Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate Inszone Insurance | Lakewood, CA — Onsite | Accounting Department Classification: Non-Exempt | Hourly Compensation: $23.00 – $25.00 / hour Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ABOUT THE ROLE We 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 record * Work alongside a collaborative and supportive accounting team * Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in accounting * Gain hands-on experience across transaction processing, reconciliation, and reporting * Grow into a more independent role as your skills and confidence develop WHAT YOU'LL DO * Assist with recording journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts * Enter, sort, and organize financial data accurately and efficiently * Perform basic account reconciliations, comparing transactions and balances to identify and research discrepancies * Support month-end close processes * Flag and communicate any unusual or missing information to senior team members * Track multiple ongoing tasks, deadlines, and follow-up items * Take on additional responsibilities as skills and confidence develop WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE * Journal entries and ledger data are recorded accurately and on time * Discrepancies are identified, researched, and flagged promptly * Month-end close tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines * Assigned tasks and follow-ups are tracked and completed without missed deadlines * Demonstrates steady growth in skills, confidence, and independence over time QUALIFICATIONS Required * Basic accounting knowledge, including an understanding of GAAP * Microsoft Excel proficiency — comfortable with data entry, sorting/filtering, basic formulas (SUM, IF, LOOKUP, VLOOKUP), and PivotTables * Strong attention to detail — able to spot discrepancies, enter information accurately, and double-check work before submitting * Reconciliation skills * Analytical and problem-solving skills * Strong organization and time-management skills — able to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-ups simultaneously * Strong communication skills — comfortable asking questions and clearly flagging missing or incorrect information * Willingness to learn — open to feedback, eager to learn and motivated to work more independently over time Preferred * Associate 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 required BENEFITS * Vacation: Competitive vacation policy * Charitable Time Off: Paid time off to devote to your favorite charity * Sick Time: Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy * 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company-sponsored plan to support long-term financial growth * Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid PPO for employee only