Accounting Assistant

AppleOne Employment Services; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-hire

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Calabasas, CA seeks an Accounting Assistant for a temp-to-hire role. Ideal for early-career professionals with 1–2 years of experience aiming to grow within accounting and finance teams.

You will support day-to-day accounting operations, manage financial records, and ensure accurate processing of transactions in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Support daily accounting operations including transaction processing.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support reporting needs.
• Help resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies promptly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting support tasks.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate financial data in accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Reconcile invoices, statements, reports, and account information as needed.
• Support month-end close activities, reporting, and documentation.
• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve billing, payment, or record discrepancies.
• Maintain organized accounting files and support compliance with internal procedures.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Transaction processing

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate degree or coursework in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Calabasas, CA. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional with 1 to 2 years of experience who is ready to build on their skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The Accounting Assistant will support day-to-day accounting operations, assist with financial records, and help ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, values accuracy, and wants to grow within an accounting and finance team.

This position offers the potential for long-term placement with an organization that values collaboration, dependable work habits, and professional growth. Candidates who are organized, proactive, and eager to contribute to a positive team environment are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting support tasks.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate financial data in accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Reconcile invoices, statements, reports, and account information as needed.
• Support month-end close activities, reporting, and documentation.
• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve billing, payment, or record discrepancies.
• Maintain organized accounting files and support compliance with internal procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $27 to $29 per hour.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location: Calabasas, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support daily accounting operations, including transaction processing and record maintenance.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support reporting needs.
• Help resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies in a timely manner.
• 1 to 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related administrative experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial records, and transaction processing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general office software.
• Ability to enter data accurately and review information for errors or inconsistencies.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.
• Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven accounting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Prior experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, or month-end close activities.
• Associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Experience in a staffing, corporate accounting, or small-to-mid-sized business environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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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.