Accounting Assistant

AISIN World Corp. of America•Torrance, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant supports accounts receivable and other accounting activities, including cash application, customer credit verification, collections, inventory adjustments, month-end closing, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and accounting document filing. The role also supports subsidiary accounting functions and monthly closing, prepares and distributes accounting reports, participates in improvement activities, and performs other accounting and business support tasks as assigned. The position is performed onsite, except for duties customarily or by their nature performed offsite. The role requires working effectively in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple assignments to deadlines and quality expectations, contributing as a team member, and complying with safety laws and company safety policies. The schedule is eight hours per day, five days per week, with additional hours and weekend or holiday work as business needs require. Travel is approximately 0%, though travel to business locations may be required as needed.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of accounting processes and concepts, including general ledger and journal entry preparation.
Strong mathematics skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, with intermediate or higher MS Excel knowledge and skills.
Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal.
Ability to use 10-key by touch.
Ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and complete them within deadlines and applicable budgets at satisfactory quality.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Commitment to a high standard of safety and ability and willingness to comply with safety laws and company safety policies.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Be willing and available to work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus additional hours as needed to meet business needs.
Be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed to meet business needs.
Be willing and available to travel to business locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of accounting work experience, preferably in both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Two or more years of Oracle experience, or experience with other business accounting software such as AS400 or SAP.
Accounts receivable collection experience.
Advanced-level MS Excel knowledge.
Bilingual Spanish skills.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably with a concentration in accounting or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Process accounts receivable, including credit and debit memos and related tasks.
Apply cash receipts.
Verify customer credit.
Follow up on past-due accounts receivable and collect payments.
Process and reconcile inventory adjustments.
Assist with month-end closing.
Post journal entries.
Reconcile the general ledger.
File accounting documents.
Participate in kaizen and other improvement activities.
Assist with subsidiary entities’ accounting functions, including monthly closing activities.
Prepare, analyze, and distribute accounting-related reports.
Perform other accounting and business support tasks as assigned.