Jr Accountant - Accounts Payable

Junior Accountant – Accounts Payable

Location: Carson (Fully Onsite)

Pay: $24-26/hour (based on experience)

Non-Profit Organization

Contract to Hire

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Accounting, Typing, and Excel assessment will be given

Role Overview:

Seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support accounts payable operations, financial reporting, and compliance tasks within a non-profit setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

• Process high-volume AP transactions across multiple departments.
• Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring compliance with W9 & 1099 requirements.
• Review and code invoices for accuracy and proper account allocation.
• Ensure all financial transactions follow company policies and procedures.
• Track sales tax records for quarterly reporting.
• Generate payments, prepare supporting documentation, and handle check processing.
• Investigate and resolve AP discrepancies and outstanding payments.
• Serve as the primary contact for AP-related inquiries.
• Standardize reimbursement and petty cash procedures across units.
• Organize and maintain voucher records and supporting documents.
• Perform monthly AP aging report reconciliations.
• Process corporate credit card expenses, reimbursements, and petty cash transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare journal entries for prepayments, accruals, and expense allocations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to AP.
• Process journal entries for credit card transactions and cost distributions.
• Support audits with AP documentation and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• Experience in accounts payable, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with different teams.