Accounting Associate

Accounting AssociateInszone Insurance | Lakewood, CA — Onsite | Accounting DepartmentClassification: Non-Exempt | Hourly Compensation: $23.00 – $25.00 / hour Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMAbout the RoleWe 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.Why Join Inszone?Be part of a growing organization with opportunities for advancement and an excellent employee retention recordWork alongside a collaborative and supportive accounting teamBuild a strong foundation for a long-term career in accountingGain hands-on experience across transaction processing, reconciliation, and reportingGrow into a more independent role as your skills and confidence developWhat You'll DoAssist with recording journal entries and maintaining general ledger accountsEnter, sort, and organize financial data accurately and efficientlyPerform basic account reconciliations, comparing transactions and balances to identify and research discrepanciesSupport month-end close processesFlag and communicate any unusual or missing information to senior team membersTrack multiple ongoing tasks, deadlines, and follow-up itemsTake on additional responsibilities as skills and confidence developWhat Success Looks LikeJournal entries and ledger data are recorded accurately and on timeDiscrepancies are identified, researched, and flagged promptlyMonth-end close tasks are completed accurately and within deadlinesAssigned tasks and follow-ups are tracked and completed without missed deadlinesDemonstrates steady growth in skills, confidence, and independence over timeQualificationsRequiredBasic accounting knowledge, including an understanding of GAAPMicrosoft Excel proficiency — comfortable with data entry, sorting/filtering, basic formulas (SUM, IF, LOOKUP, VLOOKUP), and PivotTablesStrong attention to detail — able to spot discrepancies, enter information accurately, and double-check work before submittingReconciliation skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsStrong organization and time-management skills — able to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-ups simultaneouslyStrong communication skills — comfortable asking questions and clearly flagging missing or incorrect informationWillingness to learn — open to feedback, eager to learn and motivated to work more independently over timePreferredAssociate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or currently pursuing)Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Acumatica) is a plus but not requiredBenefitsVacation: Competitive vacation policyCharitable Time Off: Paid time off to devote to your favorite charitySick Time: Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy401(k) Retirement Plan: Company-sponsored plan to support long-term financial growthHealth Insurance: 100% employer-paid PPO for employee only