Accounts Payable Junior Accountant 833468
16941 Keegan Avenue Carson, CA 90746 US
Job Description
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Job Title: Accounts Payable Junior Accountant
Pay: $25–$26 per hour
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Day Shift)
Start Date: ASAP
Looking for a career growth opportunity? Join a well-established organization in the heart of Carson, CA as an Accounts Payable Junior Accountant and make an impact every day. As an Accounts Payable Junior Accountant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the accounting team through high-volume accounts payable processing and general ledger support. You’ll work closely with the finance department to ensure accuracy and compliance, driving success within the team.
What You’ll Do: As an Accounts Payable Junior Accountant, you will be responsible for:
- Processing full-cycle, high-volume accounts payable for various departments.
- Reviewing and verifying invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and necessary approvals.
- Maintaining and updating vendor files, including handling W-9 and 1099 documentation.
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Tracking and maintaining sales tax records for quarterly reporting.
- Generating checks and preparing supporting documentation.
- Researching and resolving accounts payable discrepancies.
- Monitoring outstanding and stale checks and following up as needed.
- Ensuring consistency and accuracy of reimbursement and petty cash documentation.
- Reconciling monthly accounts payable aging reports.
CARE System:
- Processing corporate credit card transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Processing mileage, petty cash, and employee reimbursements.
- Verifying expense coding and supporting documentation.
- Communicating with cardholders to resolve any missing or incorrect information.
- Tracking and following up on personal charges reimbursed by the organization.
General Ledger & Accounting Support:
- Assisting with monthly and year-end close activities.
- Preparing journal entries for prepaid expenses and accruals.
- Reconciling balance sheet accounts related to accounts payable.
- Preparing journal entries related to corporate card activity and expense allocations.
- Supporting audit preparation with a focus on accounts payable.
- Providing backup support to other accounts payable staff as needed.
What You’ll Bring: The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 semester units (or 20 quarter units) in accounting.
- Experience: 1–3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
- Skills & Abilities: Understanding of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required); experience with accounting systems and reporting tools is preferred.
Why Join Us in Carson?
- Flexible hours: Enjoy a schedule that works for you.
- Career growth opportunities: Develop your skills and advance in your career.
- Supportive team culture: Be part of a collaborative and driven team.
- Competitive pay and great benefits: Receive a compensation package that reflects your contributions.
- Enjoy affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period and additional benefits offered once hired permanently.
- Retirement plan: 401k/Pension options available.
Location & Schedule: This position is on-site in Carson, CA and offers full-time day shift hours.
Ready to Take the Next Step? If you’re ready to start a rewarding career as an Accounts Payable Junior Accountant in Carson, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don’t wait, we’re hiring now!


