Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support accounts receivable operations for a manufacturing organization in San Bernardino, California. This is a Contract position expected to last approximately two months, with the potential to continue based on business needs. The person in this role will help keep customer account activity current, manage a steady flow of financial data, and provide dependable administrative support in a fast-paced office setting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of customer accounts and keep receivable records accurate and up to date.
• Review incoming payment information, enter transactions efficiently, and maintain organized financial documentation.
• Follow up on outstanding balances through light collection activity on a regular weekly basis.
• Perform high-volume data entry with close attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with invoice coding and support day-to-day administrative tasks related to accounting operations.
• Use QuickBooks Desktop to process and track accounts receivable activity, with training available as needed.
• Apply basic Excel skills to enter, update, and verify accounting data and account details.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Bilingual communication skills in Spanish and English are required.
• Practical experience handling A/R tasks, including account follow-up and payment tracking.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for accurate data entry and record maintenance.
• Ability to work with high volumes of information while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, including QuickBooks Desktop, is preferred.
• Experience with invoice coding and light collections is strongly desired.