Accounting Clerk

About the role

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a team in California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting and administrative operations, with a strong emphasis on accounts receivable accuracy, transaction entry, and organized recordkeeping. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with numbers, reviewing details carefully before submission, and managing a steady flow of paperwork in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outstanding receivables, review aging activity, and communicate with customers to help keep account balances up to date.
• Record financial transactions such as deposits, credit card payments, and order-related payment details with a high level of accuracy.
• Confirm payment status on incoming orders and ensure billing information is properly reflected in internal records.
• Review entries for completeness, correct dating, and accuracy before finalizing information in the system.
• Organize, maintain, and file a large volume of accounting and administrative documents in a timely manner.
• Support a broad range of clerical and accounting tasks in a hands-on role that requires strong follow-through on smaller daily assignments.
• Use sound judgment when entering information by checking details carefully rather than processing data without verification.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in an accounting, office administration, or similar support role.
• Hands-on experience with accounts receivable processes, including tracking open balances and payment activity.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop is required.
• Strong data entry skills with the ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience processing invoices, deposits, and credit card-related information.
• High attention to detail, especially when working with numeric data and records that require precise entry.
• Comfortable learning and navigating multiple software systems in an office environment.