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Accounting Specialist | $24-$36/hr
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$48,272 / year median in California
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist for an onsite temporary assignment in Camarillo, CA, providing leave coverage from October through December. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong Accounts Payable, reconciliations, General Ledger, and month-end close experience. This opportunity supports the Finance team of a respected nonprofit organization in a mission-driven, team-oriented environment. The Accounting Specialist will play an important role in keeping accounting operations accurate, timely, and organized during a critical coverage period. Candidates who enjoy detailed accounting work, collaborative teams, and contributing to an organization with community-focused values will find this assignment rewarding. Key Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts Payable processes, monitor invoice activity, and ensure timely payment processing.
- Process weekly checks and ACH payments while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
- Research and reconcile vendor accounts, employee expense reports, bank activity, and General Ledger balances.
- Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities, schedules, and account reconciliations.
- Support financial reporting, audit preparation, billing, Accounts Receivable, and other accounting functions as needed. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation:
$24 to $36 per hour, depending on experience.- Assignment type: Contract/temporary leave coverage.
- Assignment duration: October through December.
- Work location: Onsite in Camarillo, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills
- Oversee Accounts Payable activity, invoice processing, check runs, and ACH payments.
- Prepare journal entries and support month-end close accounting activities.
- Maintain General Ledger records, supporting schedules, and monthly reconciliations.
- Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, billing, and Accounts Receivable support.
- Minimum 3 years of accounting or finance experience.
- Strong Accounts Payable experience.
- Experience with bank reconciliations and General Ledger accounting.
- Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using ERP or accounting software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize work, and collaborate effectively with a team.
- Must be able to work onsite in Camarillo, CA.
- Must successfully complete fingerprinting, drug screening, and an extensive background check.
- Must be available to work throughout the October through December assignment period. Preferred Qualifications
- Concur experience.
- Ramp experience.
- Financial Edge or Blackbaud experience.
- Nonprofit accounting experience.
- Billing or Accounts Receivable experience.
- Payroll system exposure.
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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Benefits
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance