Accounting Clerk (Accounts Payable)

Lee Hecht Harrison

La Mirada, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$28 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Billing, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), File Maintenance, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, SAP, Shipping/Receiving, Team Building, Time Management
LOCATION
La Mirada, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Accounting Clerk (AP-Focused)

Location: La Mirada, CA

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00/hour DOE

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am or 8 AM start time

Assignment Length: 1-2 Month Contract

Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk with a strong Accounts Payable background to support our accounting team on a short-term project. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can quickly step in to assist with high-volume AP functions.

Responsibilities:

  • Process and enter high-volume vendor invoices accurately and timely

  • Perform 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents

  • Review invoices for proper coding and approvals

  • Assist with weekly check runs and ACH payment processing

  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries

  • Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding items

  • Maintain organized AP files and supporting documentation

  • Assist with account reconciliations and data entry projects

  • Support month-end close activities as needed

  • Provide general administrative support to the accounting department

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of Accounts Payable or Accounting Clerk experience

  • Strong understanding of AP processes and invoice processing

  • Experience handling high-volume transactions preferred

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas

  • ERP system experience preferred (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar)

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Pay Details: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Search managed by: Allison Lau

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison