Accounting Assistant Job at GrowthWise Search Partners in Irvine

Overview

As an Accounting Assistant, you’ll join a small, tight-knit team where your contributions have 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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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

Qualifications

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

• Prior experience with accounts receivable functions (i.e.: 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)

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