Advantex Professional Services Looking for Accounting Clerk (#1fbe4a33) at Tustin, California Full Time

Our retail client is looking for an Accounting Clerk.

The Accounting Clerk performs all accounting activities for company including assisting month end close procedures, balance sheet account reconciliations, supporting the annual budgeting process, maintaining accounting systems and controls, creating and posting journal entries to the general ledger, and creating financial and operational reports. Responsible for all general ledger accounts and most subledgers, including but not limited to cash, inventory, fixed assets, prepaids, accrued expenses, debt, sales, cost of sales, and other assets, liabilities, income and expense.

Competencies

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and common accounting practices related to fixed assets, prepaids, accrued expenses, debt, and recognition of revenue and related cost of sales, operating expenses, and depreciation
• 1 – 2 years accounting experience in A/P or A/R
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• General familiarity with POS systems Accounting software
• Accuracy, productivity, problem solving, team work, customer focus, flexibility, and dependability

Essential Functions

• Record sales daily from the POS system into accounting system for each location. Reconcile and post daily cash receipts, AR payments, and customer deposits into Sage 50 Accounting. Create new customer accounts as needed following corporate policies
• Send out AR Invoices from the respective POS system daily as needed
• Reconcile AR aging between the POS system and Accounting system. Send out monthly customer statements from accounting system. Answer AR questions and follow up on credit collections
• Make check and cash deposits into company bank accounts
• Match invoices to packing slips and POs. reviewing that quantities match and resolving any discrepancies. Record AP in accounting system by supplier. Follow up on credits for pending RGAs and enter vendor credits as needed into accounting system
• Complete check runs at least twice a month following corporate policies and approval processes
• Create and distribute weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc financial and operational reports, including working with management to understand unusual trends or budget-vs-actual deviations
• Perform close process activities, including calculating and posting adjusting journal entries, researching and documenting unusual GL account trends or budget-vs-actual deviations, and preparing close process reporting
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including researching and resolving all reconciling items in a timely manner
• Actively maintain the sub ledgers and supporting documentation for fixed asset, prepaids, accrued expenses, and debt
• Prepare and support others in preparing check requests, including assigning appropriate coding to invoices and credit card statements
• Participate in project teams related to POS system, production process tracking, inventory management, and other issues that may affect accounting records, as requested
• Perform periodic physical inventories at company locations
• Regularly communicate with company management to understand upcoming changes or trends that may affect accounting and identify areas for improvement in current accounting or operational processes
• Performs additional duties as required and requested

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Description

Advantex Professional Services is “Your Hiring Advantage”.

Advantex is an award-winning recruiting firm specializing in Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting & Finance throughout Southern California. Our winning formula blends advanced recruiting resources and technology with a personal touch. The result is the Advantex Hiring Advantage: expertise, personalization and specialization.

EXPERTISE

Our executive recruiting team averages more than 10 years in the recruiting industry. Over 40 recruiters have been hand-picked for experience in their respective fields, as well as their ability to reach top talent and identify the best fit for candidates and employers.

PERSONALIZATION

We take the time to get to know our clients and candidates thoroughly. We see the unique needs of every hiring opportunity and customize our recruiting approach to best suit each situation. The Advantex Guarantee ensures that we stay committed to delivering the highest standards of service.

SPECIALIZATION

Through years of aggressively pursuing key talent in niche specialties, we have the edge in directly targeting hidden talent and effectively establishing communication.