Jr AP Accountant; Temp

Jr AP Accountant (Temp-to-Hire) (JN - Irvine, California

Salary: USD
28 - USD
32 per hour

Location:

Irvine, CA

We are seeking a Junior Accounts Payable Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This role will support full-cycle Accounts Payable (60%) and month-end close activities (40%), including account reconciliations and journal entries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment with some manual processes.

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable processing.
• Perform 3‑way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices.
• Process vendor payments and reconcile vendor statements.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Assist with AP accruals and reporting.

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with month‑end close activities.
• Prepare reconciliations for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation.
• Support audits and ad‑hoc accounting projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including Accounts Payable.
• Experience with full‑cycle AP and 3‑way matching required.
• Knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close processes.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a manual or evolving accounting environment and identifying process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
• Strong work ethic and sense of ownership.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
• Team player with a positive, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves attitude.
• Adaptable and eager to learn and grow.