Accountant

Aston Carter • Carpinteria, CA

11d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant responsible for month- and year-end close processes, including journal entries, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations. The role involves financial reporting, audit support, and providing trend analysis and insights to management. You will manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash application, collections, aging, and dispute resolution. Additional duties include reviewing credit terms and limits, maintaining customer accounts, and cross-collaborating with departments to resolve billing and payment issues. Process improvement, documentation, and assisting with automation initiatives are also key components of this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience with sizable accounts receivable ownership.
• Proficiency in GAAP, month-end close, and journal entries.
• Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems; internal ERP is VIS/NAV.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a large company with $50 million in revenue or more.
• General accounting and credit & collections leadership experience.
• Exposure to sales bonus structure mechanics.
• Familiarity with Salesforce portals.
• Sales tax and resale certificate administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform month- and year-end close processes including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and support audits.
• Analyze financial trends and provide insights to management.
• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle including invoicing, cash application, and collections.
• Review credit terms and limits and assess payment history and credit reports.
• Maintain customer accounts and handle resale certificates and tax tables.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Distribution to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Drive process improvement, documentation, and internal controls.
• Assist with automation initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Excellent medical benefits where employer contributes.
• Incentives and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level