Immediate Accounting position in the city of Cypress.
Accounting Associate
Pay Range: $26.44 to $27.40 DOE
Hours- 8a.m.-5p.m.
Monday- Friday
Temp to Hire
Job Summary
The Accounting Associate supports both Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while adhering to internal controls and segregation of duties. This role is responsible for recording and reconciling customer payments, processing vendor invoices and employee reimbursements, managing collections, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities. To maintain appropriate checks and balances, this position does not have direct approval authority over payments or collections and works under the supervision of senior accounting personnel.
Essential Functions
Accounts Receivable Responsibilities (Limited to Processing & Reconciliation)
Record customer payments, including checks, ACH, wires, and credit card transactions.
Reconcile payments, obtain supporting documentation for deductions, and apply proper accounting codes.
Assist with issuing refunds and credits for returns (subject to managerial approval).
Support the collection process by preparing reports on overdue invoices but does not directly authorize or manage collections.
Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts receivable transactions.
Assist with year-end audit preparation by compiling AR-related reports and documentation.
Accounts Payable Responsibilities (Limited to Processing & Documentation)
Process vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and check requests in Navision, but does not authorize disbursements.
Maintain vendor records and respond to A/P inquiries, ensuring proper supporting documentation is collected.
Reconcile vendor accounts and prepare reports on outstanding invoices.
Assist with processing ACH and wire transfers (requires managerial review and approval).
Record and verify company credit card expenses, ensuring all supporting documentation is provided.
Assist in preparing prepaid expense schedules and month-end reconciliations.
General Accounting & Administrative Support
Reconcile and process monthly bank statements (does not have authority over bank transactions).
Assist with broker commission calculations.
Support month-end and year-end close by preparing reconciliations and necessary reports.
Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with management to enhance workflow efficiency.
Maintain procedural documentation for assigned tasks.
Perform other tasks or projects as assigned while maintaining compliance with segregation of duties.
Education & Experience
Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Navision preferred).
Must provide a resume showing required experience.
Text the word "ACCOUNTING" if interested in applying 714-821-0211
