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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Jr Accountant/AP Accountant to join our team in Carson, California. In this Contract-to-permanent role, you will play a key part in managing accounts payable processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and supporting financial operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable transactions for multiple units, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Maintain and update vendor files, ensuring compliance with W9 and 1099 requirements.

• Verify invoice coding for payments and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

• Generate checks and prepare accompanying documentation for distribution.

• Research and resolve accounts payable issues, including follow-ups on outstanding and stale checks.

• Reconcile accounts payable aging reports on a monthly basis for accuracy.

• Assist with corporate credit card expense processing, petty cash reimbursements, and mileage claims, ensuring proper coding and adherence to policies.

• Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, and reclassification of invoices as needed.

• Support monthly and year-end closings by reconciling balance sheet accounts related to accounts payable.

• Collaborate with field units and departments to address accounts payable concerns and ensure consistency across processes. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in accounting or accounts payable roles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced knowledge of Excel.

• Familiarity with accounting software systems such as Dynamics NAV or ERP solutions.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

• Experience with account reconciliation and journal entry preparation.

• Commitment to embracing and supporting the mission of the organization.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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