Accounting Clerk / Junior Accountant

Full Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite

Hourly Range: $30.00 - $32.00 DOE

Location: Fremont, CA

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.

• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers and employees.

• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.

• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.

• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.

• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.

• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

  
  

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Job Summary

This role is crucial in supporting our accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and contributing to the overall financial health of the company. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Entry and Record Keeping

• Accurately enter financial transactions into the accounting system.

• Maintain and update accounting records and files. Active preparation of month end accruals, Journal Entries, corrective postings in ERP system. Reconciliation of Balane sheet accounts, especially Prepaid Account, Accrued expenses, Liability accounts and ROU.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.

• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable accounts.

• Monitor and follow up on outstanding invoices and payments.

• Bank Reconciliations:

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Reconcile inventory accounts and perform periodic physical inventory checks with respective departments.

• Payroll and Bonus Entries:

• Preparation of Journal Entries based on ADP reports. Calculation of accruals related to payroll and wages, such as 401k, PTO accrual, bonus accruals, sick day accruals, etc.

• General Ledger and Journal Entries:

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.

• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Compliance and Auditing:

• Assist in the preparation of documents for internal and external audits.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Support to Division Controller:

• Provide administrative support to Division Controller as needed.

• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

• Support to other Finance team members AR and AP specialists.

  
  

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Cooperation & teamwork

  
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

• Ability to work independently within established procedures

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

  
  

Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar ERP systems).

  
  

Education Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A bachelor's degree is preferred

  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.