Accounting Associate III

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Accounting Associate III" for one of our clients in "Aliso Viejo, CA" A global leader in business and technology services.Job Description Accounting Associate III Aliso Viejo, CA Start date08-24-2026 End date08-27-2027POSITION 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, or • 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.