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Accounting Assistant

Hixson Metal Finishing
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
DEPARTMENT:900 – AccountingPOSITION ACCOUNTABLE TO:Accounting LeadPOSITION TYPE:Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)JOB SUMMARY:Provides support to the Accounting Department by performing clerical tasks, including processing and recording transactions, preparing reports, communicating with vendors, answering phones, processing the mail, filing and other duties as needed.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Review invoices, billing statements and similar documents for accuracy. Post invoices into Quick Books after matching with required documents.Reconcile vendor statements and resolutions for discrepancies.Assist with the American Express card reconciliation – once a month.Processing the mail and preparing the Accounts Receivables checks for deposits.Prepare Accounts Payable aging reports on a weekly basis.Assist with onboarding of new hires and prepare New Hire packets.Assist with Insurance Open Enrollments as needed.Assist with year- end tax reports.Maintain Accounts Payables and Personnel files.Provide back up support to Human Resources Department, Payroll and Accounts Receivables as needed.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Interest/experience with supporting the accounting team.Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Quick BooksStrong typing skills.Familiarity with basic accounting principles.Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding employee, payroll, and corporate information.Professional manner and a strong ethical code.Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.Company DescriptionHixson Metal Finishing is a premier metal finishing company whose vision is rooted in excellence, integrity, and accountability. From our original location in Newport Beach, California, we have worked diligently since 1960 to demonstrate just how far these values extend by providing a broad range of services to the military, aerospace, and commercial aircraft communities with competitive prices, timely delivery, and outstanding quality.We offer more than 80 finishing processes that run the gamut from simple “rack-and-run” jobs to very complex multi-process jobs, including anodizing, precious metals, cadmium and nickel plating, non-destructive testing, painting, and many more. A great source of pride for us is our persistent pursuit of improving our current processes and our willingness to develop new and innovative methods and technologies to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.

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