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Accounting Assistant Lead

United States, Santa Ana 26.88 - 35.82 USD / Hour · Job Posted January 16, 2026
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Performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable or other financial department. Reconciles bank accounts, posts information and balances general or subsidiary ledgers, processes payment and compiles segments of monthly closings, annual reports. This is a HYBRID role with a minimum of three days per week on-site, based out of your choice of Southern California office.

Job Responsibility

  • Research and resolution of non-standard and complex transactions
  • Responds and provides resolution to escalated inquiries
  • Acts in a lead capacity providing mentorship and training to the team
  • Assists with workload on an exception basis
  • Monitors workflow and productivity of team ensuring appropriate balance
  • Makes recommendations to maximize production efficiencies and streamline processes to enhance/standardize workflow for team
  • Performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable or other financial department
  • Reconciles bank accounts, posts information and balances general or subsidiary ledgers, processes payment and compiles segments of monthly closings, annual reports

Requirements

  • High School diploma
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years related experience with a minimum of 2 years in a lead or supervisory role
  • Has developed expertise in a variety of work processes or activities typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience in a global environment
  • Has solid understanding of bookkeeping accounting principles but not requiring the skills of a fully trained accountant
  • Strong computer skills including all applications in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written skills
  • Experience with mainframe system, Oracle preferred

What we offer

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • employee stock purchase plan
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