Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Accounting Clerk to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth. JOB SUMMARY The Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing support to various finance functions ensuring compliance with Elevate Aircraft Seating’s processes, procedures, and approvals. They will work closely with the Finance team to accomplish day-to-day financial operations and standard accounting practices. SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Review customer sales orders, load customer purchase orders into the quality system. Review customer payment status, escalate past-due accounts, and hold shipments. Input sales orders, create shipments, and prepare all associated paperwork. Review and manage backlog to ensure accuracy. Submit invoicing to customers with all required documentation, create intercompany invoices, and resolve customer/internal questions/issues. Review Monthly Accounts Receivable Aging, follow up with customers on payment status, and send aging reports. Setup new customers, handle documentation and paperwork, including sales tax resale certificates. Code, post, and process supplier invoices, employee expense reports, and credit card reporting. Record and receive invoices against purchase orders – 3-way match. Setup suppliers with Quality, Supply Chain, and necessary paperwork and documentation. Complete and update supplier credit applications as necessary for management. Process and resolve Non-Conforming Products and issue credit memos. Review Monthly Goods Received Not Invoiced to ensure timely processing of transactions with Quality and Operations. Resolve supplier and internal questions, discrepancies, and issues regarding suppliers. Create check runs for management review prior to releasing payments. Process payments and check runs, ensuring all proper documentation is provided. Prepare positive pay file for upload to the bank. Ensure proper approvals and documentation for invoices, credit cards, and expense reports. Use tax filing and calculations and capture taxable transactions. Manage purchasing card reconciliation, approvals, coding, and reporting. Collect W-9 forms and process year-end 1099s. Close work orders and code variances to appropriate General Ledger accounts. Apply, process, code, and resolve miscellaneous cash receipts. Support reconciliation and update of costing or database as necessary. Prepare invoice prepayments and bank deposits as necessary. Complete filing and ad hoc requests as necessary for all paperwork. Support accounts payable accruals and annual audits. Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products. Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required Associate Degree in Accounting or related field is preferred Experience: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required Experience with any ERP systems Data Entry, 10 keys by touch Previous experience handling sensitive and confidential information. Skills: Working closely with various departments on requests, documents, reports as necessary Ability to review for accuracy and strong attention to detail Word processing skill with > 50 WPM Organizational skills Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet deadlines Preferred Skills/Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft – Excel, Word, Outlook Strong computational and analytical skills to ensure accuracy of information Ability to audit and ensure compliance with company or corporate policies Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and customers Other: Must be authorized to work in the United States. May require extended or irregular hours. Employees must adapt to changing business needs. Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION Works under general supervision with minimal oversight. Independently develops solutions to problems. Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing, and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules. PROBLEM SOLVING Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organizational objectives. LANGUAGE SKILLS Communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity. Hourly Rate Transparency: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour Featured Benefits: Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting 3 weeks of Paid Time Off 12 paid holidays Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family And so much more! Other Perks: On-site gym Free electric car charging stations Potential for growth within organization Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture