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Posted: 02/14/2025 Job Titles: ACCT - Accountant Job Number: 5371 Pay Rate: 80,000

Job Description

General Accountant – AP/AR
Location: Irvine, CA
Schedule: Hybrid (On-site three days per week, Monday and Friday remote)

First 90 days: Full-time on-site (Monday–Friday) for the probationary period

About the Company:
A well-established company in the fuel distribution and marketing industry, operating exclusively in California. With significant growth in recent years, the company manages high transaction volumes across multiple locations.
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing transactions. The ideal candidate will handle high-volume AP transactions, support tax and general ledger functions, and collaborate with various departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable:

Obtain and verify Bills of Lading for product receipt and delivery.
Process and reconcile inventory transactions.
Generate and review invoices for accuracy.
Maintain electronic records using a document imaging system.
Support Accounts Payable by vouching freight invoices as needed.
Prepare exemption and tax certificates, including Federal Notification Certificates and California Use Tax filings.
Assist with motor fuel tax filings and other compliance-related tasks.

Accounts Payable:

Process 200-500 AP transactions daily, ensuring speed and accuracy.
Verify and prepare vendor invoices for payment via check or wire transfer.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in AP transactions.
Maintain vendor relationships and address inquiries.
Process employee expense reports for reimbursement.
Maintain organized and accurate financial records through imaging and indexing.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
2-4 years of experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable.
Industry experience in fuel, energy, transportation, or distribution is highly preferred.
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis).
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with accuracy.
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to analyze financial data.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet strict deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must be professional and able to work effectively with experienced colleagues.

Ideal Candidate:

Open to junior-level candidates who demonstrate maturity and professionalism.
Must be adaptable and work well with a team of experienced professionals.

Work Environment & Growth Potential:

Works independently but interacts with the Marketing and Trading teams.
Offers exposure to general ledger accounting and tax over time.
No formal growth potential but provides extensive industry experience.

Compensation & Interview Process:

Base salary up to $80K.
Interview process:
1. HR interview
2. Controller interview (combined into a single on-site interview)

This role is ideal for someone seeking stability, exposure to a high-volume finance environment, and an opportunity to refine AP/AR skills in a fast-moving industry.

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Brandon Barrett, MBA
Manager, Executive Search

With deep roots in the Southern California business community and nearly 15 years’ experience recruiting finance and accounting professionals, Brandon Barrett is a trusted partner to Alliance Resource Group’s clients and candidates. Using his extensive network in Orange County and Los Angeles, Brandon specializes in helping companies source truly remarkable talent with the specific skills and characteristics required to excel in their particular industry and role. Brandon has an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Chapman University. He is a current board member of the Association for Corporate Growth of Orange County and a former member of Chapman University’s Career Development Board.

A local restaurant aficionado, Brandon knows all the best hot spots in Orange County. He also enjoys flexing his own culinary chops in the kitchen when entertaining family and friends.

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