Accounting Assistant
Apply NowLocation: Brea, CA
Pay Rate: $30–$32 per hour
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Specialist for our client in Brea. This temp-to-hire role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to contribute to a stable and growing company.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (AP):
- Handle three-way matching and processing of approximately 300 invoices monthly
- Perform vendor reconciliation and follow up as needed
- Prepare and execute weekly check runs (approximately 30 checks per week)
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor files, including W-9 forms and compliance documentation
- Review and verify customer payments to ensure correct matching to invoice price and quantity
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies promptly
- Manage collections proactively by contacting customers, tracking aging reports, and setting up follow-up tasks
- Deliver professional and courteous customer service to ensure timely payments
- Provide phone coverage as needed
- Perform filing and scanning of documents
- Support administrative tasks to keep accounting operations running smoothly
- BA/BS in Accounting a plus
- 2-3 years of prior experience with AP and AR functions
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; VLOOKUP and Pivot Table experience preferred
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team
