Accounting Specialist

APPLIED COMPOSITES•Brea, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Composites is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join its Finance team at its aerospace manufacturing facility in Brea, California. This role is responsible for accurate and timely accounts receivable invoicing and accounts payable transaction processing. It ensures customer invoices meet contractual and purchase order requirements and vendor invoices are reviewed, matched, coded, and processed in line with company policies and internal controls. The position works with Purchasing, Receiving, Shipping, Production, and other departments to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records. The role is suited to a detail-oriented, organized candidate with manufacturing accounting experience and knowledge of purchase orders, receiving documentation, inventory transactions, and three-way matching. This is a full-time, on-site, temp-to-hire position on the day shift, located in Brea, California. The pay range is $25.00–$30.00 per hour. An associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered. Two to four years of accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting experience is specified. Experience with purchase orders, receiving documentation, and three-way matching is required. Manufacturing or aerospace accounting experience is strongly preferred, and Epicor experience is preferred. Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR because the position requires use of ITAR-controlled information. Applied Composites describes itself as a provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to aerospace, defense, and space system markets, and states that it supports and develops employees.

Requirements

Two to four years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting.
Experience with purchase orders, receiving documentation, and three-way matching.
Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic accounting principles.
Understanding of purchase order processing, receiving transactions, inventory accounting, and three-way matching.
Ability to review customer invoices, vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation for accuracy.
Ability to investigate transaction discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate timely resolution.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain financial transactions within an ERP system.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet daily processing and month-end deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with Finance, Purchasing, Receiving, Shipping, and Operations personnel.
Understanding of accounting documentation requirements, approval procedures, and internal controls.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial, customer, and vendor information.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered.
Experience processing high volumes of customer and vendor invoices.
Manufacturing or aerospace accounting experience.
Experience using Epicor.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and process daily customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with purchase orders, contractual terms, shipment documentation, and customer-specific billing requirements.
Verify pricing, quantities, sales orders, and supporting documentation before submitting customer invoices.
Coordinate with Shipping, Program Management, and Operations to resolve billing discrepancies, rejected invoices, and billing holds.
Prepare credit memos, debit memos, and invoice adjustments with appropriate authorization.
Receive, review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and within established deadlines.
Perform three-way matching of vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation to verify pricing, quantities, and receipt of goods or services.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies involving pricing, quantities, freight, taxes, duplicate invoices, and missing receiving transactions.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, and department managers to resolve invoice exceptions and obtain necessary approvals.
Verify general ledger coding, departmental allocations, and applicable project or job references.
Maintain accurate customer and vendor accounting records, including invoices, supporting documentation, and transaction histories.
Assist with customer account and vendor statement reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and outstanding balances.
Support month-end closing activities, including invoice cutoff, accrual support, and AP/AR reconciliations.
Research inventory-related invoice discrepancies, purchase price variances, and receiving errors within the manufacturing ERP system.
Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in the appropriate accounting period.
Support internal and external audits by retrieving invoices, purchase orders, receiving records, and supporting documentation.
Follow established accounting policies, approval procedures, and internal controls to maintain accurate financial records.
Identify opportunities to improve transaction accuracy, processing efficiency, and accounting procedures.
Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.