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We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Irvine, California. This role will contribute across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting activities, with a strong emphasis on resolving payables issues and keeping financial records organized and accurate. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, and providing dependable support during a period of operational transition and staff change.
Job Responsibility
Process vendor invoices accurately, including matching purchase orders, receipts, and invoices before posting payments
Investigate outstanding accounts payable items by reviewing vendor statements, identifying missing documentation, and following up with suppliers to resolve discrepancies
Organize and maintain invoice records by saving, naming, and filing supporting documents in the appropriate accounting folders
Assist with accounts receivable activities such as applying daily cash receipts, supporting billing-related tasks, and maintaining accurate customer account records
Review and validate sales tax exemption documentation to help ensure customer records remain compliant and up to date
Support credit-related reviews by researching customer background information and helping evaluate account setup details
Contribute to month-end accounting work by preparing journal entries, assisting with reconciliations, and completing other routine close activities
Provide audit support by gathering requested financial documents and helping prepare records for review
Help clean up open purchase order and payables data to improve accuracy and prevent unnecessary items from carrying forward into the new system
Assist with weekly check processing and other payment activities to help reduce backlog and maintain timely vendor payments
Requirements
Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in a detail-focused accounting environment
Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, vendor statement review, and account reconciliation
Background in three-way matching and purchase order-based invoicing, preferably within manufacturing operations
Familiarity with sales tax handling, including exemption certificate review and maintenance
Ability to research discrepancies, communicate with vendors, and resolve open accounting issues with attention to detail
Proficiency with Excel for reporting, tracking, and analysis of accounting data