Job Summary
A manufacturing company in Downey, CA is seeking an Accounting Clerk for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 3 to 5 years of experience who is comfortable supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting operations in a fast-paced business environment.
The Accounting Clerk will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting vendor and customer account activity, and helping the accounting team meet daily and month-end deadlines. This is a great opportunity to join a stable organization with a collaborative team environment, supportive leadership, and the potential for long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable invoices, verify accuracy, match supporting documentation, and prepare payments for approval.
- Support accounts receivable functions, including invoice preparation, payment posting, and customer account follow-up.
- Reconcile vendor statements, customer accounts, bank activity, and general ledger-related transactions as assigned.
- Maintain organized accounting records, assist with data entry, filing, and documentation for audits or internal review.
- Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies.
- Assist the accounting team with month-end close tasks and other administrative accounting duties as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Downey, CA.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Support daily accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliations, and transaction documentation.
- Assist with billing, payment posting, vendor communication, and account discrepancy resolution.
- Provide administrative accounting support in a manufacturing environment.
- 3 to 5 years of accounting clerk, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment posting, reconciliations, and basic accounting procedures.
- Accurate data entry skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to work with accounting software, spreadsheets, and standard office systems.
- Strong communication skills for working with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
- Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-based business environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems or accounting platforms used for AP, AR, and general ledger support.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
- Prior temp-to-hire or fast-paced accounting department experience.