Accounting Assistant - AR

TGG Accounting • Escondido, CA

4d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position for an Accounting Assistant - AR at a well-established consumer products manufacturer that has been an industry leader for over two decades. Their innovative, sustainable products are sold through major retailers across North America. This role is an excellent opportunity for recent college graduates with an Accounting or Business degree, or individuals with office experience (Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Operations Coordinator) with accounting exposure, to start their accounting career with a stable company that invests in employee development. The company offers a collaborative, team-oriented culture and opportunities for growth into additional accounting responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field OR equivalent office experience with accounting responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with repetitive, high-volume data entry
• Confident and professional on the phone—collections is an important part of this position
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments and apply cash accurately
• Perform high-volume data entry and order entry
• Review customer accounts and maintain accurate account records
• Assist with collections through professional phone calls and email communication
• Research payment discrepancies and resolve customer account issues
• Communicate with internal sales and customer service teams regarding account status
• Support credit memos, reconciliations, and other accounting functions
• Maintain detailed documentation and notes within customer accounts
• Assist with additional accounting projects as needed

Benefits

• 95% employer-paid medical insurance (employee coverage on the base plan)
• Choice of multiple healthcare plans, including Kaiser and Aetna options
• 4% 401(k) company match
• 3 weeks of PTO to start, with increased vacation after two years
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities to grow into additional accounting responsibilities, including month-end close and financial reporting

What This Job Offers

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