Job Title: Junior Accountant / Accounts Payable (AP)
Location: Commerce CA
Reports to: Accounting Senior Manager
Job Type: Fulltime Exempt
Role Summary
The Junior Accountant is responsible for managing financial transactions with a focus on accounts payable vendor account maintenance and entry recording. This role supports the Accounting & Finance team with essential financial duties and monthend close processes.
Primary Responsibilities
- Set up new vendors following financial policies and procedures.
- Verify review and process vendor invoices.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies between vendor statements and ledger.
- Monthly AP aging reconciliation and followup on outstanding invoices or credits.
- Perform bank reconciliations and prepare reconciliation reports.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth monthend closing.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external teams on various projects.
- Assist in preparing annual 1099 forms audits and reports.
- Support additional accountingrelated tasks as needed.
Core Competencies
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
- Ethical conduct and attention to detail.
- Teamwork and strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field.
- Experience: 23 years in accounts payable; SAP experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable functions basic accounting principles and procedures.
- High attention to detail and the ability to work independently within strict deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
- Familiarity with Certify or SAP Concur a plus.
- Bilingual in English and Korean preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) with a 5% match
- Dental health vision and life insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule: Monday to Friday