Job ID: 1795113
Reference Code: AH-Part-time Accounting Specialist
Job Summary
A public sector organization in Fallbrook, CA is seeking a Part-Time Accounting Specialist for a long-term contract assignment supporting daily finance operations during a major ERP implementation. This role is ideal for an accounting or bookkeeping professional who enjoys detailed transactional work, organized processes, and contributing to a collaborative finance team.
The Part-Time Accounting Specialist will help maintain continuity in accounts payable, cash reconciliations, documentation, and general accounting support while the internal team focuses on system transition activities. This opportunity offers a flexible part-time schedule, steady long-term project work, and exposure to ERP-related finance operations in a professional, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily cash reconciliations, cash receipt balancing, and entry of daily cash transactions into the accounting system.
- Process Accounts Payable invoices, scan and maintain AP documentation, and route invoices for approval.
- Contact vendors regarding missing invoices, required documentation, and outstanding follow-up items.
- Support account reconciliations, journal entries, payroll-related tasks, fixed asset records, and grant tracking documentation.
- Organize accounting files, maintain department records, and provide administrative support to the Finance Department.
- Assist with special projects related to accounting operations and ERP implementation support.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $31 to $34 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Assignment Length: Approximately 18 months.
- Schedule: Approximately 18 hours per week.
- Workdays: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- Shift Length: Six-hour shifts.
- Schedule Flexibility: Flexible start and end times.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Support daily accounting operations during a major ERP implementation project.
- Process Accounts Payable invoices and maintain accurate AP documentation.
- Perform cash reconciliations, transaction entry, and account reconciliation support.
- Assist with finance department records, payroll support, grant documentation, and special projects.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
- Experience with Accounts Payable and account reconciliations required.
- Experience using accounting software or ERP systems required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or accounting certificate.
- 3 to 5 years of accounting experience.
- Payroll processing experience.
- Cash accounting experience.
- Grant accounting or grant reporting experience.
- General Ledger and journal entry experience.
- Experience supporting ERP systems or ERP implementations.