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Posted August 12, 2026
Robert Half

Accounting Clerk

Escondido, CA 92026, US Temporary
Compensation: $24 to $29 Hourly

Ready to Get Your Foot in the Door with a Growing Accounting Team?

A well-established construction services company in Escondido is looking for an Accounting Clerk to provide day-to-day support to its accounting department. This is a great opportunity for someone with some accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience who wants to build a stronger foundation in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting. You'll work closely with the accounting team, project managers, and vendors while learning how financial transactions flow through a busy construction organization.

Responsibilities

  • Enter vendor invoices and customer transactions into the accounting system
  • Assist with Accounts Payable invoice processing
  • Match invoices with purchase orders and supporting documentation
  • Assist with customer billing and payment posting
  • Perform basic account and statement reconciliations
  • Maintain organized vendor and customer records
  • Enter job and cost information accurately
  • Assist with check runs and payment documentation
  • Research discrepancies and route issues to the appropriate team member
  • Prepare spreadsheets and basic accounting reports
  • Assist with month-end filing and accounting projects

Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of accounting, bookkeeping, data entry, or office experience
  • Construction experience is a plus but not required
  • Comfortable working with numbers and financial information
  • Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Reliable, organized, and willing to learn
  • Accounting coursework or an Associate's degree is a plus



Compensation

$24.00-$29.00 Hourly

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