Accounting Specialist
Location: Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Join Our Team as an Accounting Specialist!
Are you an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a motivated Accounting Specialist to join our growing finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to the overall financial success of an organization.
As an Accounting Specialist, you will play a vital role in managing daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial standards, and supporting key financial processes. Your expertise in bookkeeping, account reconciliation, payroll support, and financial reporting will help drive the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations.
What You'll Do
Accounting & Financial Management
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
- Perform account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and compliant with accounting standards.
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Process vendor invoices and payments.
- Monitor customer accounts and collections.
- Maintain accurate AP/AR records using accounting software such as QuickBooks.
Payroll Support
- Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related reporting.
- Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, and company policies.
- Support employee payroll inquiries and record maintenance.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies for resolution.
Data Integrity & Compliance
- Perform high-volume data entry with exceptional accuracy.
- Utilize double-entry bookkeeping principles and strong 10-key skills.
- Support internal audits and maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
- Assist with governmental, nonprofit, or public-sector accounting requirements when applicable.
What We're Looking For
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
- Experience with accounting software, including QuickBooks or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of debits and credits, journal entries, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with payroll systems and payroll tax compliance.
- Excellent data entry and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization's financial success.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Stable and rewarding career path in accounting and finance.
- Work with a team that values accuracy, integrity, and excellence.
If you are passionate about accounting, enjoy solving financial challenges, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Today!
Join our team and help us build a strong financial foundation for continued success.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
