Job Summary
A manufacturing organization in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Accounting Clerk to support high-volume accounting operations. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience who enjoys working with data, resolving discrepancies, and keeping financial records accurate and organized.
The Accounting Clerk will work closely with the accounting team in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, efficiency, and follow-through are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute immediately, strengthen hands-on accounting skills, and support key financial processes within a busy manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Process high-volume Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Reconcile accounts, research discrepancies, and resolve billing, payment, and invoice issues.
- Maintain accurate financial records, spreadsheets, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with invoice processing, payment posting, collections support, and vendor or customer account updates.
- Support month-end accounting activities, reporting, and general accounting department needs.
- Use accounting systems, Excel, and reporting tools to analyze data and improve workflow accuracy.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $25 to $29 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary.
- Location: Huntington Beach, CA.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Manage AP and AR transaction processing in a high-volume accounting environment.
- Reconcile accounts, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial documentation.
- Support month-end close activities, reporting, and accounting team workflows.
- 3 to 5 years of accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or related finance experience.
- Solid hands-on experience with both AP and AR processes.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, spreadsheets, data analysis, and reporting.
- Strong proficiency with accounting and business systems.
- Ability to process invoices, payments, account reconciliations, and financial records with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Crystal Reports.
- General Ledger experience.
- Background in business analysis, financial reporting, or process improvement.
- Previous accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.