Accountant

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Walnut
Hourly: $26 - $30
Schedule: M - F 100% onsite
Direct Hire or Temp to hire

REQUIRED:
Bilingual - English & Mandarin

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in logistics, warehousing, transportation, e-commerce, or third-party logistics (3PL)
* Experience with 3PL customer billing, including storage, inbound, outbound, handling, or other warehouse-related charges
* Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Order Management Systems
* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) functions
* Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule, including recurring and high-volume customer billing
* Monitor outstanding Accounts Receivable and proactively follow up on past-due customer balances
* Verify billing rates, charges, supporting documentation, and customer data before invoices are issued
* Research and resolve billing discrepancies and coordinate with operations and customer service when information is missing or unclear
* Follow accounting and billing issues through resolution rather than allowing unresolved items to unnecessarily delay invoicing
* Escalate unresolved billing, collection, or documentation issues to management in a timely manner
* Process vendor invoices, checks, ACH payments, and other scheduled payments
* Maintain awareness of daily cash position and upcoming financial obligations
* Assist management with cash-flow forecasting, including expected customer receipts, payroll, rent, vendor payments, and other significant obligations
* Proactively notify management of anticipated cash-flow concerns, delayed customer payments, billing delays, or other financial risks
* Record and maintain accurate daily financial transactions in QuickBooks
* Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements
* Research and resolve account discrepancies
* Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end closing
* Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation
* Prepare financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, A/R aging, and other reports requested by management
* Coordinate year-end closing and tax documentation with the company's external CPA
* Assist with audits, tax filings, and accounting-related compliance
* Maintain organized accounting records and follow established internal controls
* Document accounting procedures and support cross-training within the accounting department
* Assist with accounting-related projects and other responsibilities as needed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.