Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a team in California in a Contract to Permanent position supporting daily financial operations. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can balance accounts payable and accounts receivable work with a high level of accuracy while maintaining a detail-oriented, service-oriented approach. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, communicating with customers and vendors, and contributing to a cooperative accounting environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing and processing roughly 100 monthly transactions, with many payments completed by credit card.
• Carry out accounts receivable tasks such as preparing billings, applying incoming payments, and keeping account balances current.
• Create and update customer and vendor profiles to ensure records remain accurate, complete, and ready for ongoing transactions.
• Follow up on overdue balances through courteous collection outreach and maintain positive relationships while resolving outstanding invoices.
• Provide accounting assistance to internal team members by responding to routine questions and supporting operational needs.
• Help reinforce accounts payable and accounts receivable procedures by assisting with process guidance and informal training when needed.
• Maintain careful attention to detail to ensure accounting entries, payment activity, and billing information are completed accurately and on schedule.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Working knowledge of core AP and AR procedures, including invoice handling, payment application, and billing support.
• Ability to conduct detail-focused follow-up with customers regarding past-due invoices and open balances.
• Experience maintaining vendor and customer account information with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and standard business software, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and confidence using data entry tools in an accounting setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively while also managing tasks independently.
• No degree is required for this position.

Compensation

$26.00-$30.00 Hourly

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