Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Whittier, CA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong accounts payable experience, excellent accuracy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative finance environment.
As an Accounting Assistant, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support timely invoice processing, and communicate professionally with vendors and internal departments. This is a strong opportunity to join a supportive team where organization, reliability, and attention to detail are valued. The environment offers positive teamwork, hands-on accounting exposure, and the potential to build a long-term career path through a temp-to-hire arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
- Monitor accounts payable email and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Partner with internal departments to obtain approvals and resolve invoice discrepancies or payment-related questions.
- Maintain organized and accurate records for accounts payable transactions and supporting documentation.
- Support additional accounting tasks, reconciliations, reporting, and special projects as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $65,000 to $66,000 per year.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Whittier, CA.
- Process accounts payable invoices and maintain accurate transaction records.
- Manage vendor communications and support timely issue resolution.
- Coordinate approvals and documentation with internal teams.
- Assist with accounting tasks and finance department projects.
- 3 to 5 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related finance experience.
- Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounting Assistant, or in a similar role.
- Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience supporting accounts payable functions in a business services environment.
- Familiarity with invoice matching, approval workflows, vendor account maintenance, and basic reconciliations.
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