Accounting Associate

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Full Time Lakewood Ca, CA, US

23 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Accounting Associate

Inszone Insurance | Lakewood, CA — Onsite | Accounting Department

Classification:
Non-Exempt | Hourly Compensation: $23.00 – $25.00 / hour

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:0 0 PM

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accounting Clerk to join our accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to build a strong foundation in accounting operations, gain hands-on experience with financial data, and grow into a more independent role over time. You'll work closely with our accounting staff to support day-to-day transaction processing, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Be part of a growing organization with opportunities for advancement and an excellent employee retention record
• Work alongside a collaborative and supportive accounting team
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in accounting
• Gain hands-on experience across transaction processing, reconciliation, and reporting
• Grow into a more independent role as your skills and confidence develop

• Assist with recording journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts
• Enter, sort, and organize financial data accurately and efficiently
• Perform basic account reconciliations, comparing transactions and balances to identify and research discrepancies
• Support month-end close processes
• Flag and communicate any unusual or missing information to senior team members
• Track multiple ongoing tasks, deadlines, and follow-up items
• Take on additional responsibilities as skills and confidence develop

• Journal entries and ledger data are recorded accurately and on time
• Discrepancies are identified, researched, and flagged promptly
• Month-end close tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines
• Assigned tasks and follow-ups are tracked and completed without missed deadlines
• Demonstrates steady growth in skills, confidence, and independence over time

Required

• Basic accounting knowledge, including an understanding of GAAP
• Microsoft Excel proficiency — comfortable with data entry, sorting/filtering, basic formulas (SUM, IF, LOOKUP, VLOOKUP), and Pivot Tables
• Strong attention to detail — able to spot discrepancies, enter information accurately, and double-check work before submitting
• Reconciliation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and time-management skills — able to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-ups simultaneously
• Strong communication skills — comfortable asking questions and clearly flagging missing or incorrect information
• Willingness to learn — open to feedback, eager to learn and motivated to work more independently over time

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or currently pursuing)
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Net Suite, Acumatica) is a plus but not required
• Vacation:
  Competitive vacation policy
• Charitable Time Off:
  Paid time off to devote to your favorite charity
• Sick Time:
  Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy
• 401(k) Retirement Plan:
  Company-sponsored plan to support long-term financial growth
• Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid PPO for employee only