Accounting Specialist

VAREP – Accounting Specialist (In-Office)

Location: Corona, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Pay Range: $25 – $28 per hour
(Approx. $52,000 – $58,240 annually at full-time)

Position Summary

VAREP is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support our day-to-day financial operations. This role is hands-on and essential to keeping our books accurate and up to date. You will manage accounts receivable and payable, perform reconciliations, prepare financial reports, and maintain the general ledger using QuickBooks (Desktop).

This is an in-office position in Corona, CA.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage Accounts Receivable (AR): generate invoices, apply payments, track balances, run aging reports, and follow up as needed.

· Handle Accounts Payable (AP): receive and code invoices, process payments (check/ACH), maintain vendor records, and respond to inquiries.

· Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations in QuickBooks (Desktop).

· Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and internal records.

· Prepare and post General Ledger entries, including journal entries and cost assignments / allocations.

· Run and prepare financial reports (AR/AP aging, cash position, account summaries, etc.).

· Support month-end and year-end close processes.

· Maintain accurate, organized accounting records and documentation.

· Assist with audits and internal reviews as needed.

Required Qualifications

· Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop

· Strong experience with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

· Proven ability to perform bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

· Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entries.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

· High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred (Not Required)

· 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.

· Experience with cost allocation, job costing, or project accounting.

· Prior work in nonprofit environment.

· Real estate, lending, housing experience.

What We Offer

· Competitive hourly pay based on experience

· Stable, mission-driven work environment

· Opportunity to grow with a national nonprofit organization

· Supportive and collaborative team

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your accounting experience—especially with QuickBooks Desktop —with the subject line:

Accounting Specialist – VAREP

We look forward to meeting candidates who take pride in accuracy, organization, and keeping the books clean.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person