Accounting Assistant

AISIN•Torrance, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant performs accounts receivable processing, including credit and debit memo processing, cash application, customer credit verification, and past-due accounts receivable follow-up and collection. The role also supports inventory adjustment processing and reconciliation, month-end closing, journal entry posting, general ledger reconciliation, accounting document filing, and accounting-related report preparation, analysis, and distribution. The position assists with subsidiary entities’ accounting functions, including monthly closing activities, participates in improvement (kaizen) activities, and performs other accounting and business support tasks as assigned. The role is performed onsite, with exceptions for duties customarily or by their nature performed offsite. The employee must work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, manage multiple assignments to deadlines and quality expectations, and comply with company safety policies.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of accounting processing and concepts, including general ledger and journal entry preparation.
Strong mathematics skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and intermediate-or-higher MS Excel 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 budget, when applicable, with satisfactory quality.
Ability to operate 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.
Acceptable attendance record.
Availability to work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus additional hours as necessary or desirable to meet business needs.
Availability to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
Willingness and availability to travel to locations and with frequency as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

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 knowledge of MS Excel.
Spanish-English bilingual ability.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably with a concentration in accounting or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

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