Accounting Associate

Trident Consulting is looking for a "Accounting Associate" @ Aliso Viejo, CA (100% Onsite - office) ” for one of our clients.

Job Role: Accounting Associate

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA (100% Onsite - office) Local candidate only

Contract Type: Only W2

Rate Card: $20- 25/hr on W2

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW:

(An Overview of the Department & Summary of the Role) Responsible for providing advanced accounting support within accounts receivable, performing moderately complex to complex transactional and reconciliation activities. Applies strong working knowledge of AR processes to ensure accurate and timely processing, resolve issues, and support financial operations, month-end close, and audit requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Essential Functions and Associated Tasks for the Role)

• Perform advanced accounts receivable support activities including invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, and account reconciliation.
• Investigate and resolve moderately complex discrepancies, unapplied cash, aged balances, and customer payment issues
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of AR transactions in accordance with established procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
• Generate and review aging reports; follow established processes to support collection efforts and issue resolution.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering data, preparing schedules, and validating documentation.
• Identify processing issues or inefficiencies and escalate or recommend improvements as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Customer Service, Sales, Finance) to resolve transactional issues.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to less experienced team members on processes and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Typically requires 4–6 years of accounts receivable, finance operations, or related experience, or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with relevant experience.
• Strong experience supporting AR processes such as invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve moderately complex transactional issues within established guidelines.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial processing tools.

About Trident Consulting:

Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high - quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialise in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.