Accounting Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a meticulous Accounting Coordinator to join our team in Torrance, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This part-time, in-office opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, keeping financial records accurate, and producing dependable reporting through strong Excel skills. The role supports core accounting operations, payment activity, reconciliations, and monthly reporting while helping maintain orderly financial processes across the business.

Responsibilities:
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card activity, investigate variances, and ensure transactions are recorded correctly.
• Review daily deposit activity and related financial entries to support accurate cash reporting and account balances.
• Assist with cash management tasks such as payment processing, check runs, and monitoring short-term cash flow needs.
• Support the accounts payable cycle by reviewing invoices, tracking approvals, coding documentation, and maintaining organized records.
• Perform three-way matching across purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices, then follow up on discrepancies through resolution.
• Prepare and update Excel-based financial reports, including cash summaries, trend analysis, and recurring internal reporting.
• Examine data from QuickBooks and other internal systems, identify inconsistencies, and escalate or correct issues as needed.
• Help monitor aging reports and assist with collections follow-up by coordinating internally to address billing or payment barriers.
• Contribute to month-end close activities and provide documentation needed for reporting, sales tax support, and year-end accounting requests.• Experience supporting accounting operations in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and strong Excel skills for creating, maintaining, and analyzing reports.
• Ability to code invoices accurately and manage supporting documentation in an organized manner.
• Hands-on knowledge of bank and credit card reconciliations, including researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Familiarity with three-way matching and vendor invoice review within an accounts payable environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot reporting errors, variances, and missing information.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work across departments to resolve payment, billing, or documentation issues.