Accountant in Commerce, California at Talent Staffing Solutions Inc.

Available Shifts:
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Desired Skills: Accounting Information Systems, Accounting Processes

Department: Finance and Accounting
Reports to: Accounting Manager or Financial Controller
Employment Type: Full-time

The Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for managing the organization’s outgoing payments and incoming receipts accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards. This role maintains vendor and customer accounts, processes invoices and payments, performs reconciliations, supports month-end close activities, and helps ensure the integrity of financial records and cash-flow reporting.

• Review, verify, code, and process vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment requests.
• Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payments by electronic transfer, check, or other approved methods.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including payment terms and required tax documentation.
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
• Monitor due dates, available discounts, and aging balances to support timely payments.

• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices, credit notes, and account statements.
• Record and apply customer payments, deposits, and adjustments to the appropriate accounts.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up professionally on past-due balances.
• Research and resolve billing disputes, short payments, unapplied cash, and account discrepancies.
• Maintain customer account records and support credit review and collection activities.

• Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, schedules, and supporting documentation for month-end and year-end close.
• Produce aging, cash-flow, payment, collection, and other management reports.
• Maintain complete records and a clear audit trail in accordance with internal controls and retention policies.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with process improvements.
• Protect confidential financial, vendor, and customer information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or enterprise resource planning software.
• Experience with high-volume transaction processing is an advantage.

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational ability.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently.
• Clear written and verbal communication with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

• Accurate and timely invoice, payment, receipt, and reconciliation processing.
• Reduction of overdue receivables and unresolved account discrepancies.
• Consistent compliance with approval procedures, internal controls, and reporting deadlines.
• Responsive and professional service to internal and external stakeholders.

This job description summarizes the primary responsibilities of the position and may be revised to meet changing business needs. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without unlawful discrimination.