Junior Accountant

Somacis Inc • Poway, CA

12d • $58,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Somacis is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This position will primarily support the Accounts Receivable function while assisting with Accounts Payable and general accounting activities. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, enjoys working with numbers, and wants to build a career in accounting within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a fast-paced accounting department with opportunities to learn.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or currently pursuing)
• 1-2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, AP, or AR experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn ERP systems quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Team-oriented mindset
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Dependable and self-motivated
• All applicants must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP
• Manufacturing experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience working with purchase orders
• Comfortable working with large Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to communicate with customers and vendors professionally
• Experience with manufacturing or inventory environments (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue customer invoices
• Apply customer payments and maintain accurate AR records
• Monitor aging reports and assist with collections
• Research and resolve customer payment discrepancies
• Reconcile customer accounts
• Process credit memos when appropriate
• Assist with month-end AR close activities
• Enter vendor invoices
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation
• Assist with weekly payment processing
• Maintain vendor records
• Research invoice discrepancies
• Support AP during high-volume periods
• Assist with account reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries as assigned
• Maintain organized accounting documentation
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Assist with audits
• Prepare reports in Excel
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Company Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Long Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)
• PTO Program
• Referral Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• 6 Company Holidays with an additional 3 floating holidays + incentive days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree