Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a full-time, on-site Accounts Payable/Accounting Assistant for a direct hire opportunity in Valencia, CA. This role supports the accounting department in a detail-focused aerospace and defense environment where accuracy, organization, and follow-through are essential.
This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional with 3 to 5 years of experience who enjoys accounts payable, invoice research, vendor communication, and high-volume data entry. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative team with supportive leadership, stable business operations, and the opportunity to contribute to a well-organized accounting function.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable invoices and complete accurate data entry into accounting or ERP systems.
- Review invoices against purchase orders, receiving records, and supporting documentation.
- Research, identify, and follow up on invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
- Reconcile vendor statements to company records and help maintain accurate payable balances.
- Prepare and process the weekly accounts payable check run and make deposits as needed.
- Maintain organized electronic accounting records and provide routine administrative support to HR and Payroll, including timecard review.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $32 to $35 per hour.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Work arrangement: On-site in Valencia, CA.
- Process accounts payable invoices, vendor statements, deposits, and weekly check runs.
- Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving records to confirm accuracy.
- Research and resolve discrepancies instead of simply processing transactions.
- Support accounting, HR, and payroll administrative tasks as needed.
- 3 to 5 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related experience.
- Must meet ITAR requirements.
- Must pass background check, drug test, and credit check.
- Prior experience with accounts payable or general accounting processes.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
- Strong and accurate 10-key and data-entry skills.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
- Ability to manage a high volume of invoices and accounting data.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems.
- Prior experience in an aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or regulated business environment.
- Familiarity with purchase orders, receiving documentation, vendor statement reconciliation, and weekly check processing.
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