Jr. Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior Accounts Payable Accountant for a position in the Long Beach area.

Job Title : Junior Accounts Payable Accountant

Pay Range : $24.00 - $26.00

Key Responsibilities :

• Process high volume, full cycle accounts payable for multiple locations / units
• Maintain and update vendor records; ensure compliance with W-9 and 1099 requirements
• Verify proper coding of invoices and adherence to internal accounting policies
• Generate checks and prepare backup documentation for payment
• Track and report sales tax for quarterly filings
• Investigate and resolve A / P issues, including outstanding or stale-dated checks
• Serve as the primary liaison for field units regarding A / P-related inquiries
• Ensure consistency across reimbursement and petty cash forms
• Properly file vouchers and supporting documents
• Reconcile monthly A / P aging reports
• Accurately process corporate credit card transactions and employee reimbursements (petty cash, mileage, personal expenses)
• Ensure all expenses are correctly coded and comply with company policies
• Communicate with cardholders to gather missing information and ensure timely reconciliation
• Track personal expenses reimbursed to company and follow up on outstanding balances
• Assist with monthly and year-end closings
• Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, and credit card transactions
• Reconcile accounts payable-related balance sheet accounts
• Perform journal entries for expense distributions and reclassifications
• Support audit preparation, particularly for A / P documentation and reconciliations
• Provide backup support in the absence of other A / P staff
• Assist the Accounting Supervisor as needed
• Perform additional accounting tasks and projects as assigned
• Basic GAAP knowledge and understanding of debits and credits
• Typing, Excel

Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

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