Accounting Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in the Escondido, CA . This role supports both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for a growing global manufacturing organization and is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys variety, accuracy, customer interaction, and cross-functional teamwork.

Key Responsibilities
- Process customer purchase orders from receipt through estimates, invoicing, shipping paperwork, and related documentation.
- Manage accounts receivable duties, including invoicing, payment posting, collections monitoring, and customer account reconciliation.
- Support accounts payable and general accounting functions while maintaining accurate financial records.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to payments, invoices, purchase orders, and customer accounts.
- Prepare bank deposits, assist with multi-state sales tax reporting, and coordinate with internal departments to support daily operations.
- Provide administrative support, including filing, archiving, document organization, and communication with internal teams.

Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range is $25 to $27 per hour, depending on experience.
- Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and parental leave.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Process purchase orders, invoices, shipping paperwork, and related accounting documentation.
- Manage accounts receivable activity, including payment posting, collections monitoring, and account reconciliation.
- Support accounts payable, general accounting, bank deposits, and financial recordkeeping.
- Research and resolve invoice, payment, purchase order, and customer account discrepancies.

- 5 or more years of experience in an accounting clerk, AP/AR, accounting specialist, or accounting support role.
- Strong working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks or another ERP system is required.
- Experience working with purchase orders is highly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Basic knowledge of accounting functions, including payroll and taxes.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
- Ability to communicate professionally with customers, internal teams, and administrative staff.

Preferred Qualifications

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, industrial, capital equipment, B2B, or product-based business environment.
- Experience supporting a growing administrative or accounting department.
- Ability to identify process improvements and contribute to a collaborative team environment.