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Jr. Accountant 830246
Carson, CA, United States
TEMP
PAY RATE: $26.0 /HR
TERMS: temp
START DATE: 11/3/25
END DATE: 1/9/26
We are seeking a Junior Accounts Payable Accountant for a position in the Long Beach area.  Job Title: Junior Accounts Payable Accountant  Pay Range: $24.00 - $26.00  Key Responsibilities:
  • Process high volume, full cycle accounts payable for multiple locations/units 
  • Maintain and update vendor records; ensure compliance with W-9 and 1099 requirements

  • Verify proper coding of invoices and adherence to internal accounting policies

  • Generate checks and prepare backup documentation for payment

  • Track and report sales tax for quarterly filings

  • Investigate and resolve A/P issues, including outstanding or stale-dated checks

  • Serve as the primary liaison for field units regarding A/P-related inquiries

  • Ensure consistency across reimbursement and petty cash forms

  • Properly file vouchers and supporting documents

  • Reconcile monthly A/P aging reports

  • Accurately process corporate credit card transactions and employee reimbursements (petty cash, mileage, personal expenses)

  • Ensure all expenses are correctly coded and comply with company policies

  • Communicate with cardholders to gather missing information and ensure timely reconciliation

  • Track personal expenses reimbursed to company and follow up on outstanding balances

  • Assist with monthly and year-end closings

  • Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, and credit card transactions

  • Reconcile accounts payable-related balance sheet accounts

  • Perform journal entries for expense distributions and reclassifications

  • Support audit preparation, particularly for A/P documentation and reconciliations

  • Provide backup support in the absence of other A/P staff

  • Assist the Accounting Supervisor as needed

  • Perform additional accounting tasks and projects as assigned
  • Basic GAAP knowledge and understanding of debits and credits
  • Typing, Excel
Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field #HSSB