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The Structures Company

Accounting Clerk I

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$23/hr

Accounting Clerk I LOCATION: Costa Mesa, CA PAY RATE: $23.00/hour We are a national aerospace and ... Aerospace / Defense / Aviation * Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna) * Perks: Bonus ...

Robert Half

Senior Accountant

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$76K - $96K/yr

... core accounting operations and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting for a private aviation business in Carlsbad, California. This role partners closely with operations and other internal ...

AECOM

Aviation Design Project Manager

Orange, CA · On-site

Performing a wide array of aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and ... Implement project QA/QC and work with Finance & Accounting, Controller, Department Manager, or ...

AECOM

Aviation Design Project Manager

Orange, CA · On-site

Performing a wide array of aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and ... Implement project QA/QC and work with Finance & Accounting, Controller, Department Manager, or ...

AECOM

Aviation Design Project Manager

Orange, CA · On-site

Performing a wide array of aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and ... Implement project QA/QC and work with Finance & Accounting, Controller, Department Manager, or ...

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Accounting Clerk I

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

The Structures Company
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$23/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision

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Job description

JOB TITLE: Accounting Clerk I
LOCATION: Costa Mesa, CA
PAY RATE: $23.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (5 months with potential for extension)

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

  • Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

  • Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Performs data entry for customer setup, ship to locations, billing, cash receipts, and other accounts receivable data entry tasks.

  • Sends out agings, statements, invoices, PODs, and other accounts receivable related customer documentation.

  • Files, scans, and prints supporting documentation for accounts receivable records.

  • Uses various customer portals to retrieve information and submit invoices.

  • Processes billing transactions and cash receipts in the accounts receivable system.

  • Maintains accurate records of customer accounts and payment activities.

  • Applies advanced Excel knowledge including vlookup and pivot tables for data analysis and reporting.

  • Reconciles customer accounts and resolves payment discrepancies.

  • Generates aging reports to track outstanding receivables.

  • Processes electronic and paper documentation for accounts receivable transactions.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

  • Advanced Excel knowledge including vlookup and pivot tables is required.

  • Experience with data entry for customer setup, billing, and cash receipts in accounts receivable systems.

  • Experience sending out aging reports, statements, invoices, and PODs to customers.

  • Experience using various customer portals to retrieve information and submit invoices.

  • Experience filing, scanning, and printing supporting documentation for accounts receivable.

  • Experience processing billing transactions and cash receipts.

  • Experience reconciling customer accounts and resolving payment discrepancies.

  • Experience generating aging reports for accounts receivable tracking.

  • Ability to work under supervision and follow direction from supervisor or manager.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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