Accounting Associate

Job Title: Accounting Associate

Location: La Palma, CA

Employment Type: Temp-Hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM

Compensation: $25$27 per hour

Company Overview:

A globally recognized manufacturer with decades of experience delivering high-quality products through craftsmanship, innovation, and operational excellence. The organization is known for maintaining strong customer partnerships and a collaborative work environment.

Job Summary:

The Accounting Associate supports daily accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, and financial reporting activities. This role offers broad exposure to accounting functions and is ideal for someone early in their accounting career seeking hands-on experience within a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions, including freight, duties, leases, and utilities
• Accurately code invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts
• Maintain vendor records and resolve payment discrepancies
• Support accounts receivable functions, cash receipts, and chargeback processing
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with Sales and Use Tax filings
• Support annual 1099 preparation and filings
• Participate in physical inventory counts as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Marketing, and National Account teams
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 12 years of accounting experience or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work onsite five days per week

Preferred:

• SAP experience
• Knowledge of tariffs and U.S. Customs filings

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match after one year of employment
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance