Junior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented junior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Poway, California. This contract-to-permanent position is a strong fit for someone early in their accounting career who enjoys balancing accounts receivable priorities with broader accounting support. The role will contribute to daily transaction accuracy, month-end activities, and collaborative problem-solving across customer and vendor accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounts receivable cycle by creating customer invoices, recording incoming payments, and keeping account balances current and accurate.

• Review outstanding balances, help follow up on past-due accounts, and investigate payment issues to support timely collections.

• Reconcile customer ledgers, resolve billing variances, and prepare credit adjustments when needed.

• Support period-end close tasks related to receivables and assist in maintaining reliable financial records.

• Enter vendor invoices, compare billing documents with purchase orders and receiving records, and help address discrepancies before processing.

• Assist with weekly accounts payable disbursements, maintain vendor information, and provide additional support during busy invoice periods.

• Prepare assigned journal entries and account reconciliations while keeping accounting files organized and audit-ready.

• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, create reports in Excel, and provide general accounting assistance as business needs evolve

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or current progress toward completing one.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable work.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles and comfort handling both customer and vendor transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with large spreadsheets and prepare accurate reports.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, billing, aging analysis, invoice coding, bank reconciliations, or three-way matching.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach when interacting with customers and vendors.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.