Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a manufacturing organization in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling both payables and receivables while maintaining accurate accounting records. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, works confidently in a fast-paced environment, and contributes to timely month-end financial accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, verify coding, and prepare payments with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage customer billing activities, record incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain organized financial records within QuickBooks and ensure transactions are entered correctly.
• Assist with inventory-related accounting tasks by tracking costs and supporting accurate valuation of materials and goods.
• Contribute to cost accounting activities by gathering data, reviewing expense details, and helping maintain reliable reporting.
• Support routine accounting close activities by updating schedules, reconciling balances, and preparing documentation for review.
• At least 1 year of experience in an accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Experience coding invoices and entering financial transactions with accuracy.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency with general accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a dependable, team-oriented work style.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or currently completing degree requirements
• Excel proficiency at an intermediate level or higher