Accounting Associate

We’re hiring for a “Accounting Associate III” role in “Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite)” with one of our industry-leading clients. This is a long-term opportunity, with competitive pay, and the team is actively scheduling interviews.Role: Accounting Associate IIILocation: Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite)Employment Type: W2 ContractRate: $25 - 27/HourPosition Overview:(An Overview of the Department & Summary of the Role) Responsible for providing advanced accounting support within accounts receivable, performing moderately complex to complex transactional and reconciliation activities. Applies strong working knowledge of AR processes to ensure accurate and timely processing, resolve issues, and support financial operations, month-end close, and audit requirements.Responsibilities:(Essential Functions and Associated Tasks for the Role)Perform advanced accounts receivable support activities including invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, and account reconciliation.Investigate and resolve moderately complex discrepancies, unapplied cash, aged balances, and customer payment issues.Ensure accurate and timely processing of AR transactions in accordance with established procedures.Support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.Generate and review aging reports; follow established processes to support collection efforts and issue resolution.Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering data, preparing schedules, and validating documentation.Identify processing issues or inefficiencies and escalate or recommend improvements as appropriate.Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Customer Service, Sales, Finance) to resolve transactional issues.Provide day-to-day support and guidance to less experienced team members on processes and procedures.Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements:Typically requires 4–6 years of accounts receivable, finance operations, or related experience.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with relevant experience.Strong experience supporting AR processes such as invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations.Demonstrated ability to resolve moderately complex transactional issues within established guidelines.Experience working with ERP systems and financial processing tools.Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com.Some of our recent awards include:Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco.Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.Received the TechServe Excellence award.Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.