Accounting Assistant

GrowthWise Search Partners

Accounting Assistant

Santa Ana, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    As an Accounting Assistant, you’ll join a small, tight-knit team where your contributions a real impact every day. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative environment while supporting a company at the forefront of aerospace contract manufacturing.

    You’ll work closely with experienced finance professionals, and cross-functionally with multiple teams, giving you the chance to learn, contribute, and be part of something truly exciting. If you are seeking meaningful professional growth and work-life balance and love working in a small business environment, this could be your perfect fit.

    Accounting Assistant – Your Job Duties:

    You will work alongside the company's Controller to manage accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R), assist with payroll, and special accounting projects as needed.

    You will:

    • Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments and collections
    • Perform monthly reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
    • Review payroll timecards, identify and resolve discrepancies before processing
    • Support month-end close activities, including journal entries and reporting
    • Calculate and process monthly sales commissions with attention to detail and accuracy
    • Maintain ERP system and billing records, ensuring data is current and consistent
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with shipping, supply chain, production, and quality teams to keep financial information aligned with operational activities
    • Assist with ad-hoc projects, reporting, and process improvements as needed

    Accounting Assistant - Required Skills, Experience & Personality Fit                        You have:

    • Prior experience with accounts receivable functions (ie: issuing invoices, billing process, collection follow-ups)
    • Prior experience with accounts payable processes (issuing checks, accounts payable purchase orders)
    • Familiarity with ERP systems and maintaining accurate financial data
    • A small business mindset – no task is too big or too small, you enjoy working as part of a small team where you are learning and pivoting constantly
    • Ability to work in Santa Ana in the office daily with the team
    • An associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience

    You might have:

    • Experience developing reports for cost accounting
    • Reconciliation experience in QuickBooks Online (QBO)

    Accounting Assistant – For You

    • Your compensation will start at $25 per hour, depending on experience
    • You will work out of our state-of-the-art Santa Ana, California, facility
    • 8 am – 5 pm schedule with flexibility on start and stop time
    • Your benefits include medical, dental, and vision with employer contribution towards your premium, life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, and a 401K plan with company match