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Accounting Specialist

United States, Compton · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in California in a fully onsite contract role with permanent potential. This position supports a specialty food manufacturing operation and is ideal for someone who brings strong AP and AR experience, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to daily accounting activity. The right candidate will help keep payment processing, receivables, reconciliations, and month-end support running smoothly while partnering closely with the Accounting Manager and internal finance team.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities from invoice review through payment release, ensuring transactions are accurate and completed on schedule
  • Administer accounts receivable processes by applying cash, resolving deductions, and following up with customers to support timely collection of outstanding balances
  • Manage payment control procedures within the banking platform, including Positive Pay review and validation of disbursements before funds are released
  • Contribute to weekly cash planning by tracking expected inflows and outflows and helping prioritize vendor payments and collections activity
  • Investigate and correct vendor and customer subledger issues to maintain clean records and reduce posting discrepancies
  • Assist with journal entries, account adjustments, and other accounting tasks tied to the month-end close process
  • Work closely with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional accounting staff to maintain alignment across payables, receivables, and inventory-related activity
  • Support ledger maintenance and transaction cleanup efforts, including reviewing older entries and improving record accuracy across multiple entities or accounts

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities
  • Background in a manufacturing, food production, or multi-entity business environment
  • Working knowledge of Positive Pay, check processing, and payment validation controls
  • Experience using ERP or accounting software
  • familiarity with Microsoft Navision is preferred
  • Strong Excel skills with the ability to support reconciliations, cash tracking, and reporting needs
  • Understanding of three-way match procedures and vendor or customer subledger maintenance
  • High attention to detail with the ability to identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in an onsite team setting

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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