Direct Hire - Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

Location: Gardena, CA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: $71,000 Annually
Reports To: Accounting Manager

Join a Growing Organization with Excellent Benefits!

Our client, a well-established and expanding manufacturing and distribution company in Gardena, California, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to join their Accounting & Finance team.

This is an outstanding Direct Hire opportunity offering long-term career stability, a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and a 401(k) retirement plan. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge and experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, inventory accounting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing or distribution environment.

If you are a self-motivated accounting professional looking to grow your career with a respected organization, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Apply customer payments and reconcile customer accounts.
• Monitor aging reports and assist with collection activities.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, credits, returns, and payment issues.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices for materials, freight, packaging, and operational expenses.
• Perform three-way matching (Purchase Order, Receiving, and Invoice).
• Ensure proper coding of expenses and inventory-related costs.
• Maintain vendor files and coordinate payment processing.
• Reconcile freight and logistics invoices.

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees accurately and on time.
• Review employee time records, overtime, and shift differentials.
• Maintain payroll records, deductions, and benefit withholdings.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and compliance.
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate labor reporting.

Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting

• Assist with inventory reconciliation for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count activities.
• Track labor costs, material costs, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Research and resolve inventory variances.

General Accounting

• Maintain the general ledger and supporting accounting records.
• Prepare bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare financial reports and support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting and cost tracking.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Manufacturing or distribution accounting experience.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Experience supporting warehouse, production, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with freight, logistics, and inventory transactions.

Why Join This Company?

• Direct Hire opportunity with an established and growing organization.
• Competitive annual salary of $71,000.
• Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Stable organization with long-term career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work envi