Accounting Assistant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an Accounting Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a stable, community-focused financial institution in El Cajon. This role is 100% onsite and is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys structured accounting work, daily balancing, reconciliations, and long-term career growth.

• Title:
  
  Accounting Assistant
• Location:
  
  El Cajon, CA
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:15 pm
• Pay: US $22–26 per hour
• Type:
  Temp‑to‑Hire
• Start Date:
  
  Targeting the second week of July

• Assist with routine accounting postings and daily transaction activity
• Support daily GL balancing and account reconciliations
• Post and reconcile ATM transactions
• Assist with Accounts Payable and other back‑office accounting functions
• Maintain accurate records and support month‑end accounting activity
• Follow established procedures in a process‑driven accounting environment
• Support the accounting team with additional administrative and accounting tasks as needed

• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience in a credit union, banking, lending, loan processing, teller, or similar financial institution strongly preferred
• Comfortable with routine postings, reconciliations, daily balancing, and process‑driven accounting work
• Strong Excel skills
• Stable work history and long‑term mindset
• Must be comfortable working 100% onsite in El Cajon

• Accounts Payable experience
• Symitar and/or Catalyst experience
• Prior credit union or financial institution accounting experience

This role offers strong long‑term potential, excellent benefits upon hire, and the opportunity to grow within a stable accounting team as the organization continues to expand.

Standard drug screen, background check, and bondability check required.