Job Title: Accounting Clerk
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Controller
Salary : $40K to 50K
Location: El Segundo, CA (Hybrid) – 2 Days in Office, 3 Days Remote
Classification: Non- Exempt/Full Time
Who We Are: Guthy-Renker is a team of thought partners and creators, inventors, and innovators with more than 30 years of product development, branding and marketing success with names you know and trust, delivering beauty you can believe in. We are all about supercharging start-ups and scaling brands. We take pride in every stage of development, from idea to inception to omni-channel roll out.
Our mission—to change how you look, feel and live—is more than a purpose, it’s our call to action
General Summary:
The Accounting Clerk supports the accounting department by performing a variety of clerical and accounting tasks with a primary focus on Accounts Payable processing and vendor maintenance, while also assisting with B2B Accounts Receivable activities. This role ensures accurate processing of vendor invoices, timely payments, and maintenance of vendor records, while supporting the billing and collection process for consignment and retail partner accounts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
- Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and documentation
- Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation (three-way matching)
- Verify invoice accuracy and promptly resolving discrepancies with vendors or internal departments
- Assist with weekly payment processing
- Set up new vendors in the accounting/ERP system following company policies and internal controls
- Maintain vendor records including W-9 forms, payment terms, and contact information
Accounts Receivable
- Manage B2B accounts receivables and cash applications
- Reconcile Amazon statements and prepare accruals as needed
- Assist with invoicing for B2B customers, including consignment and retail accounts
- Apply customer payments (ACH, wires, checks) to the appropriate invoices
- Monitor AR aging and assist with follow-ups on outstanding balances
- Communicate with customers regarding billing inquiries and payment status
Accounting & Administrative Support
- Maintain accurate customer and vendor account records and documentation
- Reconcile Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable general ledger accounts
- Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable, receivable, and expense accounts
- Maintain proper documentation for audit and internal control purposes
- File, maintain, and distribute accounting documents, records and reports
- Support cross-functional teams (sales, operations, marketing) with invoice and expense inquiries
- Assist with the year-end financial statement audit as needed
- Perform other accounting or administrative duties as assigned
Experience and Skills:
- 1-2 years relevant AP, AR, and/or accounting support experience
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field experience preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Excel and with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Environmental, Psychological and Physiological Requirements:
- The work will be performed inside a multi-story office building with elevators and stairs.
- The person must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 50% of the time.
- Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery and conference rooms.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a copy machine, printer and calculator
- Frequently communicates with employees who have inquiries.
- Ability to learn technical material and apply the knowledge to their work.
Guthy|Renker provides competitive salary and benefits along with a beautiful work environment. We offer a weekly breakfast and lunch day, as well as many fun events for employees.
Guthy|Renker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.