Accounting Assistant (Freight Forwarder) (CA/YM)

A Freight Forwarding/Logistics company is seeking an Accounting Assistant o join their team in Carson, CA. This position is responsible for AP/AR job duties and report to Accounting Manager. A bachelor’s degree (in Finance & Accounting major), 1 to 2 years of accounting experience, and intermediate skills with Advanced Knowledge of MS Excel are required. (ERP accounting system) This is a full-time, non-exempt, in-person position, with excellent benefits and 401k.

Accounting Assistant Duties:

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Handles the end‑to‑end processing of invoices and payment requests, ensuring accuracy, timely data entry, on‑time payments (check, ACH, wire), and immediate recording of disbursements.
• Maintains organized, audit‑ready documentation; manages vendor records; transfers and reconciles data between operational and accounting systems; resolves discrepancies; and communicates with vendors and internal teams.
• Provides support for audits, reconcile ations, and process improvements as needed.

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Oversees accurate and timely receivables processing, including documentation, same‑day cash receipt posting, customer account monitoring, and collections follow‑up.
• Manages customer applications, credit limits, and records; ensures data integrity between systems; prepares and distributes reports (aging, SOA, sales journals); maintains secure, accessible files; and collaborates with internal teams to resolve outstanding balances.
• Supports audits, reconciliations, and process enhancements as assigned.

Accounting Assistant Skills:

-Must have a bachelor’s degree (in Finance & Accounting major)

-Must have 1 to 2 years of accounting experience to use ERP system

-Must have intermediate skills with Advanced of MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, h-lookups)

****If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. ****

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