Accounting Clerk

Salary: USD
24 - USD
27 per hour

Location:

San Clemente, CA (Onsite)

Compensation: $24–27/hour

Employment Type:

Temp-to-Hire

Our client, a construction/stone masonry firm in San Clemente, is seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Accounting Clerk to support day‑to‑day accounting operations. This newly created role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who is eager to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• Perform credit card reconciliations, receipt tracking, and expense data entry (up to ~$125K/month)
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable data entry for 3-4 entities
• Track and manage payment deadlines and due dates
• Support payroll processing time & attendance for 80 employees (ADP Workforce Now – basic tasks)
• Open and distribute mail; assist with front office duties (open mail, answer phones, greet visitors) – very light duty, low traffic
• Assist with HR processing, files, and field employee requests (new hire onboarding, forms, exit packets) and application reviews
• Maintain accurate financial records in Quick Books Desktop
• Support ad hoc projects and assist other team members as needed

• 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (internships welcome)
• Experience with Quick Books (Desktop preferred; Online considered)
• Exposure to ADP Workforce Now is a plus
• Comfortable working in a construction and hands‑on business environment

• Eager to learn and grow within the company long‑term
• Team‑oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Willing to take on a variety of responsibilities beyond core accounting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to work well in a small office with moderate distractions – co‑workers in and out, meetings

• Medical (PPO/HMO), Dental, Vision
• Paid company week break between Christmas and New Year

Fun, team‑oriented culture with annual summer and holiday party.