Accounting Clerk – Part-Time

Location: Lake Forest, CA – On-Site

Assignment Type: Temporary, approximately 60–90 days with potential to extend

About the role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on transactional accounting experience who is comfortable working independently in a smaller, fast-paced environment. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing routine accounting transactions, and supporting the accounting team with daily administrative and month-end activities.

This position is expected to be approximately 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic accounting data entry and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process invoices, receipts, expense documentation, and other accounting paperwork.
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Review and process employee expense reports.
• Organize and maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Provide light month-end accounting support related to transactional activities.
• Assist with general accounting and administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure routine accounting activities are completed accurately and on time.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a transactional accounting or accounting clerk role.
• Experience with QuickBooks required.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working with paper-based and manual processes.
• Ability to manage routine tasks consistently and independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work on-site in Lake Forest, CA.

Pay

$25–$30/hour

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Approximately 20 hours per week

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)