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Corporate Accounting Clerk

Griffith Company
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, California, Brea
3050 E Birch St (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2025
At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 110+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds. POSITION PURPOSE The primary responsibility of the Accounting Clerk is to support Corporate Accounting with various tasks. The Accounting Clerk will support Corporate Accounting with various tasks by applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and critical thinking. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Including but not limited to) Posting Daily Cash Receipts Complete vendor credit applications as required Process credit applications and trade reference checks for customer applications Process credit applications for Griffith Prepare and enter monthly journal entries for General Ledger Upload positive pay Credit card (Comdata and AMEX) maintenance including processing bi-monthly invoices AP invoices sample audit Other tasks as assigned Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically needing Intermediate/Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel. Experience with Viewpoint Software or an equivalent ERP system is required. Must have excellent written and spoken communication skills. Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines. COMPETENCIES Effective communication Team player Adaptability Critical and analytical thinking Time management/multitasking Detail oriented Service oriented Stress management Punctuality EDUCATION AA degree in Accounting preferred. EXPERIENCE 3 + years' experience as an accounting clerk, preferably in a Construction or Manufacturing environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Most time spent in an indoor office environment Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time Occasional lifting of files and boxes up to 20 lbs Pushing/pulling of file cabinets Extended visual use of a computer screen Frequent typing Occasional travel Company Benefits Package In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees - including a superior health benefits package - Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements) Hourly Range: $27-31 Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis. Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company. Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company's Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company's CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.