Jr Accountant

Job Description

Jr Accountant | Ledgent

The Tone:
This is a full-time, temp-to-hire role located in South Orange County, CA. Our client is a stable and growing organization that values a collaborative team environment. This Jr Accountant position is crucial for maintaining daily accounting operations, covering a diverse mix of responsibilities from accounts payable and receivable to payroll support and general ledger functions. The role is designed for a detail-oriented individual experienced in a business environment who can support the accounting team with precision and proactive effort.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Temp to Hire, Full-Time (32 hours a week)
• Location: In-person, South Orange County, CA
• Pay: $33 hourly
• Mission: Support daily accounting operations across various financial functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable: Manage invoice matching, coding, approvals, and vendor reconciliations, including preparing payments via various methods.
• Accounts Receivable: Handle customer billing, monitor receivables, apply cash receipts, and support collection efforts.
• Payroll Administration: Enter payroll data and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations for customer and vendor accounts.
• General Accounting Support: Prepare journal entries, assist with month-end closing activities, review employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions, and support audit requests.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree with foundational knowledge in accounting operations and general accounting functions.
• Experience: Proven experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions within a business environment.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.