Accounting Specialist

H.G. Fenton Company • San Diego, CA

3d • $30 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, ensuring all transactions are recorded, and performing accounting tasks and projects to support the Accounting Manager and/or Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or 1 year of experience as a Staff Accountant or equivalent
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting software
• Ability to work with various technology tools

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MRI & Nexus preferred

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable in order to maintain the integrity of the company’s financial data and safeguard the company’s financial assets.
• Collaborate with Staff Accountants and Managers to validate GL codes, vendor details, approvals, and documentation accuracy.
• Assist third-party accounts payable vendor with resolution of questions and issues and help ensure a system is set up to manage invoices received via email, mail, or courier to ensure they are paid in a timely manner.
• Ensure the status of invoices in the electronic accounts payable software across various queues is communicated to internal customers in a timely manner.
• Be the super user of the payable software system
• Develops and maintains project schedule in conjunction with business plan goals, leading the team to both achieve project approvals and execute construction in alignment with expectations. Anticipate and address potential delays by communicating with the leader about schedule changes.
• Review the general ledger for coding inconsistencies, leveraging AP knowledge.
• Support year-end audit preparations and assist in annual budgeting.
• Perform and complete accounting tasks or projects to support the managers of your portfolio and the overall company.
• Assist in training and answering questions for employees on software questions, specifically Nexus and/or other accounting-related matters when appropriate

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 40 hours of sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Education reimbursement and sponsored training programs
• Discounted apartment housing (15–20% off Fenton communities)
• Onsite gym, Padres tickets, San Diego FC Tickets, team-building events, pet insurance discounts, and more.

What This Job Offers

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