Accountant at Beacon Hill

Job Summary:

Growing manufacturing company seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accountant to join our team. This position will primarily focus on general accounting, payroll processing, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), managing debits and credits, and supporting month-end closing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Management:
• Process and verify employee payroll on a bi-weekly/monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of employee earnings, deductions, and benefits.
• Handle payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
2. Accounts Payable (AP):
• Manage the accounts payable cycle, including invoice receipt, verification, and approval.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors, ensuring compliance with payment terms.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and credit card payments.
3. Accounts Receivable (AR):
• Manage the accounts receivable cycle, including invoice creation, billing, and collections.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Process customer payments, including checks, credit cards, and ACH transfers.
• Maintain accurate customer records and aging reports.
4. Debits and Credits:
• Record and reconcile journal entries for debits and credits in the general ledger.
• Ensure transactions are accurately posted to the correct accounts.
• Assist with adjustments and corrections to financial statements as needed.
5. Month-End Close:
• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (including bank accounts, AP, AR, and accruals).
• Prepare journal entries for month-end adjustments.
• Provide support for month-end close deadlines to ensure timely financial reporting.
6. General Ledger Maintenance:
• Review and ensure the accuracy of financial transactions recorded in the general ledger.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
7. Other Duties:
• Assist with annual audits and tax preparation processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in accounting roles, with hands-on experience in payroll, AP, AR, and month-end processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) preferred.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of payroll tax compliance and accounting regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of accounting experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or mid-sized company.
• Experience with accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

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We look forward to working with you.

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