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
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.