Accounting Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to provide part-time support for a short-term Contract assignment in Rancho Dominguez, California. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work in a highly manual setting and can step in quickly to keep invoice and payment activities moving efficiently. The selected candidate will assist with day-to-day payable tasks, recordkeeping, and administrative support during an approximately six-week coverage period.

Responsibilities:

- Enter vendor invoice information accurately into the accounting system and verify details before submission.

- Assist with accounts payable activities, helping ensure payments are prepared and processed on schedule.

- Review purchase-related documents and complete three-way matching to confirm invoice accuracy.

- Manage a weekly invoice workload and maintain steady progress on processing tasks.

- Organize, file, and preserve paper documentation for paid and pending invoices in an orderly manner.

- Provide general accounting and administrative assistance to support daily department operations.

- Help prepare payment documentation in alignment with the team's Monday through Thursday processing needs.

- Learn internal procedures quickly and apply them consistently while supporting the existing workflow. Requirements - Previous experience in accounts payable, accounting support, or high-volume data entry.

- Familiarity with invoice processing and document review in an accounting environment.

- Ability to work effectively in a paper-based, detail-driven setting.

- Strong organizational skills and a high level of accuracy when handling financial records.

- Comfort using accounting software such as Quick Books and standard data entry tools.

- Working knowledge of accounts receivable and general accounting processes is beneficial.

- Able to adapt quickly, follow established procedures, and contribute with minimal ramp-up time.

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