Job Category
Accounting / Finance
Location
Torrance, CA
Salary Range
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Summary

Under the direction and supervision of department manager(s), the full-time Assistant Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing various daily accounting activities, managing accounting projects, and assisting internal and external customers.
This is an exempt, full-time position.

Primary Responsibilities

  1. Payment and Financial Processing
    • Prepare, initiate, and post ACH payments, wire transfers, and online payments; prepare related journal entries.
    • Review payment proposals and process payments for cost invoices and employee reimbursements.
    • Approve expense invoices for accuracy and compliance.
  2. Reconciliation and Reporting
    • Process and reconcile credit card statements.
    • Reconcile the assigned balance sheet accounts.
    • Support and maintain CNS CASS reconciliation.
    • Assist with AP aging clean-up and vendor file updates.
    • Provide support for 1099 reporting.
  3. Vendor Management
    • Complete credit applications for vendors.
    • Maintain and update vendor files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  4. Team Leadership and Coordination
    • Supervise 2–3 accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance reviews.
    • Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and address interdepartmental tasks.
    • Ensure accurate record-keeping for assigned duties and projects.
  5. Analysis and Problem-Solving
    • Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, reporting findings to management.
    • Compile, organize, and analyze documentation for business transactions.
  6. Customer Service and Communication
    • Respond promptly to accounting inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
    • Maintain regular communication with overseas affiliates, agents, vendors, and other departments.
  7. Ad Hoc Tasks
    • Provide coverage for team members during absences.
    • Undertake additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Education and Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
    • 5-10 years of operational accounting experience.
    • Proven supervisory experience, including staff development.
  • Technical Skills
    • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and Word.
    • Experience with SAP is preferred.
    • Familiarity with U.S. GAAP, SOX, or Japan SOX regulations.
  • Industry Knowledge
    • Experience in the freight-forwarding or logistics industry is plus not required
  • Key Competencies
    • Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
    • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
    • Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
    • Solid customer service skills with a proactive approach to resolving inquiries.
    • Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.