Accountant I

Job Title: Accountant I

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Employment Type: 6-9 month contract

Industry: Aerospace/Defense

Compensation: $26 - $36/hr

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule

About the Opportunity:

* Contribute to the efficiency of the Accounting Department by participating in cross training, sharing job responsibilities, and serving as position backup for accounting staff  

Why You'll Love Working Here:

*Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability

*Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries

*People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work

*Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

* Monthly Closing - Journal Entries, and other closing duties as required   

* General Ledger - Account Reconciliations and analysis   

* End-to-end responsibility for Accounts Receivables, proactively driving performance by monitoring aging and ensuring proper escalation towards resolution   

* Support Accounting & Finance team with other projects and reports as needed   

* Perform backup duties and support to the Accounts Payable clerk   

* Perform backup duties and support for the payroll function   

* Answer accounting questions by researching and interpreting data   

* Assist in the gathering of support for internal and external audit requests   

* Assist in corporate reporting deliverables   

* Directly responsible for researching and resolving issues working in collaboration with the appropriate accounting and operations staff as required   

* Track Capital Asset Purchases and record according to company policy, including depreciation schedules    

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

* Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma  

* Minimum 2+ Years of Experience  

What Sets You Apart:

* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles preferred but not required   

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, with the ability to develop complex Excel spreadsheets   

* Must be proficient in problem-solving techniques and time management skills with excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills, well organized, ability to prioritize and meet assigned deadlines   

* This position requires balancing priorities and making sound decisions within the established policy   

* Able to work independently with minimal supervision   

* Ability to work under pressure and with multiple deadlines  

* Exceptional follow-up abilities to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner 

* Positive, respectful, and professional attitude toward customers, employees, vendors, and management with a go getter attitude and a hunger to learn 

Additional Information:

Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen. 

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