Accounting Specialist I

Company: Veridiam
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

Veridiam is a strategic manufacturing partner with over 60 years of experience serving the aerospace, industrial, medical, and nuclear markets. Our roots were formed in the exacting nuclear and aerospace industries, expanded into Medical where we have supplied critical components to a global customer base. We currently provide elegant solutions across a broad range of customers and diverse markets. At Veridiam we recognize that talent is at the forefront of our organization and define who we are in today's industry.
POSITION SUMMARYPrepares and keeps control of accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Examines and ensures posting to proper account and general ledger.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process accounting functions such as accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Accounts payable duties may include reviewing, validating, and vouchering invoices into enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, investigate discrepancies and assist in weekly payment cycles.
• Perform and assist with day-to-day accounting transactions including supporting month-end close, audit support other transactional accounting functions.
• Conduct collection and/or payment transactions with vendors, clients and/or contractors through a variety of communication channels.
• Provide financial and administrative support to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment or collection of accounts.
• Enters data into computer spreadsheets, ledgers, worksheets, enterprise resource planning and/or material resource planning systems.
• Compares data and checks figures, postings, and documents for correct entries, mathematical accuracy and proper codes and/or to detect errors and/or discrepancies.
• Reconciles accounts and records and extracts and compiles information from records as needed or required.
• Monitors budgets by reviewing fund balances and reporting overages and/or shortages.
• Perform financial calculations, such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, etc.
• Perform general office duties, such as filing, answering telephone calls and handling routine correspondence.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, comply with company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and accepts constructive feedback.
• Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.
  POSITION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or General Education Development (GED).
  • Minimum 2 years accounting experience or equivalent of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Knowledge of general accounting practices.
    • Ability to operate computers programmed with accounting software and or Microsoft office.
    • Read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.Ability to use select the correct mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
      The above statements are intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels and characteristics of positions assigned to this classification. They should not be viewed as an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Management has the right to change duties at any time to meet business needs. Veridiam offers competitive wage and excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (with company match) and basic life/AD&D. In addition to Paid Time Off, Holidays and career advancement opportunities. Pay Rate: The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience with the industry, education, geographic location, etc. Veridiam, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and takes pride in a diverse environment. "This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee."
      
      
      
      Compensation details: 24-29 Hourly Wage
      
      
      
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