Job Summary

A growing organization in the materials transport, storage, distribution, and operations space is seeking a Customer Service & Accounting Assistant for a full-time temp-to-hire opportunity in San Clemente, CA. This role is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys variety, customer interaction, order administration, accounting support, and cross-functional coordination.

This is a strong opportunity to join a stable company with more than 20 years in business that is experiencing significant growth following a recent acquisition. The work environment is fast-moving, collaborative, and hands-on, with regular interaction across customer service, accounting, purchasing, inventory, logistics, and operations. The right candidate will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, build strong internal relationships, and contribute to a team that values reliability, flexibility, follow-through, and a positive can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities

- Receive, review, and process customer sales orders by email and phone, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the ERP/CRM system.
- Communicate with customers regarding orders, inventory, billing questions, documentation, and account-related needs.
- Coordinate with operations, inventory, logistics, purchasing, and internal teams to support accurate and on-time order fulfillment.
- Assist with accounts payable, invoice processing, billing support, purchase orders, and general accounting administration.
- Support logistics, import/export paperwork, customs documentation, international freight records, and related compliance documentation.
- Maintain accurate records, track activity in Microsoft Excel, and assist with administrative projects for accounting and leadership teams.

Compensation and Benefits

- Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Location: San Clemente, CA.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Pay: $28 to $32 per hour.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Process customer sales orders and maintain accurate order, billing, and account documentation.
- Support accounting activities including accounts payable, invoicing, billing, and purchase order processing.
- Coordinate with logistics, inventory, purchasing, and operations teams to help fulfill orders accurately and on time.
- Assist with import/export, customs, freight, and compliance-related paperwork as needed.

- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in customer service, accounting support, order administration, logistics, distribution, or administrative support.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using ERP, CRM, order entry, accounting, or business management systems.
- Strong customer service, communication, and follow-through skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and documentation skills.
- Ability to multitask, shift priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced, growing business environment.
- Professional, reliable, team-oriented approach with a willingness to jump in where needed.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, materials handling, logistics, or a related operational environment.
- Experience with M3 or a similar ERP/CRM system.
- Background in accounts payable, billing, purchasing, inventory coordination, or order management.
- Exposure to import/export documentation, customs paperwork, international freight, or China-related freight documentation.
- Experience working closely with customers, vendors, accounting, logistics, and internal operations teams.

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