Accounting Specialist (Cypress, CA)

Method Technologies•Cypress, CA

22h•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Method Technologies is looking for our next great Accounting Specialist! Someone who genuinely enjoys clean records, accurate numbers, and the deeply satisfying feeling of knowing everything is handled before it becomes a problem. This role is perfect for the person who: Double-checks things just to be safe Loves a good checklist Notices when numbers don’t quite smell right Gets real joy from a balanced ledger and an empty “past due” list You’ll work closely with our leadership team, support the business behind the scenes, and help keep our accounting operations running smoothly. If you appreciate structure, details, organization, and quiet wins — but also enjoy good snacks, dry sarcasm, and the occasional office shenanigan — congratulations. You might have just found your people. If phrases like “just to be safe” and “let’s double‑check that” feel comforting instead of annoying, you’re already ahead. If you like structure, details, checklists, and the quiet victory of “everything is handled,” but also appreciate good snacks, dry sarcasm, and the occasional office shenanigan — you may have just found your people. Now, I know what you are thinking - this is probably some boring desk job where all you do all day is shuffle papers around and file stuff, in between using one of those big multifunction copiers and taking breaks socializing at the water cooler. Well, I knew you would jump to that totally reasonable conclusion, so my response is this: We’re an IT company, paper is rare, and this role stays busy keeping accounts accurate, renewals on track, and small problems from becoming big ones. It’s not just a water cooler, we have an entire kitchen. And our snack game is really on point. Why we will want to hire you: You live in the Southern California area. Our corporate office is in Cypress. We are currently only considering local candidates. You have excellent communication skills. Yes, we know everyone says that, but we actually mean it. You’ll be writing reports, emailing clients, and explaining compliance standards without sounding like a robot. You are vary detail oriented and so detail oriented that punctuation and grammar and spelling mistakes make you cringe and you canot stand it when sentences are butchered and continue to run on like they will never end. You’ll hopefully be so obsessed with the details that you caught all the mistakes in this bullet point as you read it. You are ready to take the leap with a Managed Service Provider. You will be busy, IT can be stressful, but what job isn't? The Accounting Specialist handles day-to-day accounting tasks. They are responsible for accurate and timely entry of data in the accounting software for Method Technologies and will be the go-to person for finance questions. They are also responsible for maintaining all accounts receivable, including receiving payments and following up with clients. Core Accounting & Finance Support Manage day‑to‑day accounting entries with accuracy and consistency Serve as a go‑to resource for internal finance questions Assist leadership with accounting and finance‑related projects as needed Accounts Receivable / Payable Receive and apply client payments Monitor AR aging and follow up on overdue invoices Process vendor invoices and ensure proper documentation Bookkeeping Accurately record credit card transactions Research and resolve discrepancies Financial Reporting Assist with reconciliations and month‑end close Prepare journal entries and account reviews Help improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls Payroll & Compliance Support Assist with payroll processing Support onboarding/offboarding paperwork Assist with sales tax reporting and state registrations Manage vendor and independent contractor compliance Why you'll want us to hire you: The people here are amazing! We do a bunch of fun stuff outside of work such as paintballing, camping, pinball tournaments, go-karts, seeing movies, online video game tournaments, having free lunches, and other company sponsored events. We have been recognized as one of Southern California's Best Places to Work for many years. Our offices are pretty cool. You will learn a ton. You won't be another cog in a corporate machine. Real People, Real I.T.

Requirements

You live in the Southern California area as this position works in our corporate office in Cypress, CA. We are currently only considering local candidates.
You have excellent communication skills.
You are vary detail oriented and so detail oriented that punctuation and grammar and spelling mistakes make you cringe and you canot stand it when sentences are butchered and continue to run on like they will never end.
You are ready to take the leap with a Managed Service Provider.
This is a part-time position and is not full-time.
You must live in the Southern California area as this position works in our corporate office in Cypress, CA. We are currently only considering local candidates.
This is not a remote position. You will be working from our Cypress office.
2+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience is required. We are looking for consistency in your job history as well as qualified experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following systems and skills is desired:
QuickBooks Enterprise
Gusto
ConnectWise PSA
Advanced Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Manage day‑to‑day accounting entries with accuracy and consistency
Serve as a go‑to resource for internal finance questions
Assist leadership with accounting and finance‑related projects as needed
Receive and apply client payments
Monitor AR aging and follow up on overdue invoices
Process vendor invoices and ensure proper documentation
Accurately record credit card transactions
Research and resolve discrepancies
Assist with reconciliations and month‑end close
Prepare journal entries and account reviews
Help improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls
Assist with payroll processing
Support onboarding/offboarding paperwork
Assist with sales tax reporting and state registrations
Manage vendor and independent contractor compliance

Benefits

We do a bunch of fun stuff outside of work such as paintballing, camping, pinball tournaments, go-karts, seeing movies, online video game tournaments, having free lunches, and other company sponsored events.
We have been recognized as one of Southern California's Best Places to Work for many years.
Our offices are pretty cool.
You will learn a ton.
You won't be another cog in a corporate machine. Real People, Real I.T.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume