Accounting Specialist
 Staffmark Group | |
$50,000.00-$56,000.00
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paid time off, paid holidays
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 United States, California, Torrance | |
 Jul 08, 2025 | |
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Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Department: Accounting
Category: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Employee
Location: Torrance, CA (Onsite)
Work Hours: 9a - 6p
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Summary:
The Accounting Specialist/ Associate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting operations. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting operations, and ensuring smooth financial processes.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the accounting team on daily tasks and workflow.
* Examine and accurately post accounts payable invoices and receipts.
* Prepare and execute scheduled payments (ACH, credit cards, e-checks), ensuring proper documentation.
* Track departmental expenditures against budgets and maintain comparison reports.
* Generate and issue sales invoices precisely and on time.
* Support the receipt and application of incoming payments, including working with collections when needed.
* Accurately record and reconcile eCommerce sales (e.g., Amazon) and deductions, maintaining inventory records.
* Manage incoming physical mail for timely distribution within the accounting department.
* Review and verify customer and vendor profiles in the accounting system, applying updates.
* Serve as a key contact, communicating with other departments and external parties to resolve discrepancies and inquiries.
* Analyze financial statements (e.g., aged payables/receivables), identifying and reporting issues to Management.
* Maintain organized accounting documentation, including commission agreements and lease contracts.
* Participate in auditing physical inventory counts for products, materials, and assets.
* Maintain an up-to-date asset list and generate tags for new assets.
* Actively participate in month-end close procedures and reporting, including reconciliations, accruals, and in-transit entries.
* Provide comprehensive support to other accounting department members.
* Undertake other projects and duties as assigned by the finance department.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or an associate's degree combined with relevant experience.
* 1-3 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
* Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, etc.).
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
* Experience with payment processing methods (ACH, credit cards, e-checks).
Core Competencies and Soft Skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail. This is paramount for tasks like verifying invoices, posting entries, and reconciling accounts.
* Strong organizational and time management skills. The role involves handling multiple tasks, deadlines, and maintaining various documents.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The individual will need to communicate with team members, other departments, and outside contacts.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team. While they work with team members, they also need to manage individual tasks.
* Problem-solving abilities. They'll need to identify and resolve discrepancies and inquiries.
* Discretion and ability to handle confidential information. Accounting roles often involve sensitive financial data.
Preferred (but not required)
* Familiarity with eCommerce sales platforms (like Amazon).
* Experience with inventory management.
* Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Staffmark Staffmark is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. To read our candidate privacy info statement which explains how we will use your information click here. | |