Cash Receipts - JR Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an entry-level accounting team member to join a mission-driven organization in Carson, California as a Cash Receipts - JR Accountant. This Contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and can manage recurring deadlines with accuracy. In this role, you will support cash application, reconciliation, journal entry preparation, and communication with field locations while helping maintain strong financial controls and reporting standards.

Responsibilities:
• Record monthly cash receipt activity for multiple locations and prepare related journal entries within established deadlines.
• Review deposit documentation for accuracy, appropriate general ledger classification, and compliance with accounting policies and internal control standards.
• Serve as a key point of contact for field offices and internal departments on cash receipt questions, discrepancies, and follow-up items.
• Process and reconcile income activity through accounts receivable records and provide statements or supporting information when requested.
• Track the status of cash postings, investigate exceptions, and resolve issues to keep accounting records current and accurate.
• Maintain and tailor cash receipt transmittal spreadsheets for individual locations to support consistent reporting and submission practices.
• Prepare adjusting entries, donation-related postings, and other manual accounting entries as needed, including supporting documentation for processing.
• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, exchange accounts, batch activity, and location-level donation records, and coordinate corrections when needed.
• Provide operational support such as voiding checks, assisting with audit requests, covering related accounting tasks during team absences, and helping train seasonal staff or contract team members.• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, including at least 15 semester units or 20 quarter units in accounting.
• One to three years of relevant accounting experience in areas such as cash receipts, accounts receivable, reconciliations, or journal entries.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, account reconciliation, and accounting entries.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Windows-based computer applications, with accurate and efficient data entry skills.
• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with supervisors, colleagues, field personnel, and contract staff.
• Ability to work additional hours or Saturdays when business needs require and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Commitment to supporting the organization’s mission and contributing positively within a team-oriented environment.