Junior Lead AP Accounting Associate

Job Title: Junior Lead AP Accounting Associate

Pay Rate: $29–$31/hr (W2)

Duration: Temp or Temp-to-Hire position

Location: Fully Onsite - Cerritos, CA 90703

About the Role:

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Junior Lead AP Accounting Associate to join our accounting team in Cerritos, CA. This fully onsite position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with multiple entities and Accounts Payable (AP) Associates, supporting the Senior Lead AP Accounting Associate and serving as a critical backup resource. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong foundation in AP processes, and are ready to take on leadership support responsibilities, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end invoice process, including coding, approval, entry, and payment
• Perform 3-way matching of invoices with purchase orders and packing slips
• Maintain accuracy in general ledger coding and tax determination
• Reconcile vendor statements and monthly credit card activity
• Assist with weekly wire reviews, check runs, and vendor payments across multiple entities
• Respond to vendor inquiries with professionalism and promptness
• Collaborate with AP team to resolve discrepancies and ensure payment accuracy
• Support year-end 1099 filing and maintain compliance with IRS requirements
• Assist in preparing training materials and onboarding new team members
• Perform document scanning, filing, and organization for record-keeping compliance
• Take on special accounting and administrative projects as assigned by the AP Manager

What You’ll Bring:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of AP and general accounting practices
• Ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies with vendors and purchase documentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to work independently

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• AA degree, Accounting certificate, or relevant coursework preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a plus
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, with a focus in Accounts Payable
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.