Accountant - Entry Level

Description We are looking for an early-career accounting team member to join a collaborative finance team in Irvine, California. This Contract to Permanent position offers the chance to build practical experience across core accounting functions while contributing to daily financial operations. You will work closely with accounting leadership, strengthen your technical skills, and gain exposure to reconciliations, general ledger activity, and month-end processes in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming customer payments, post cash activity accurately, and maintain up-to-date accounts receivable records.

• Reconcile customer accounts, investigate payment variances, and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Support invoice processing and assist with accounts payable tasks to help ensure obligations are recorded correctly and paid on schedule.

• Prepare journal entries and help maintain accurate general ledger data for routine accounting activity.

• Complete bank, credit card, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations to support reliable financial reporting.

• Assist with monthly close procedures and contribute to ad hoc accounting assignments as business needs arise.

• Record deposits in QuickBooks and use internal systems to track financial transactions with accuracy.

• Maintain organized financial documentation and follow established accounting controls and internal procedures. Requirements • 3+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, or a related entry-level accounting role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Working knowledge of foundational accounting practices, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger support.

• Experience handling accounts receivable and accounts payable processes in a detail-oriented environment.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Ability to perform bank account, cash, inventory, and balance sheet reconciliations with strong attention to detail.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

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