Accounting Assistant

Actalent; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Accounting Assistant/Admin for an on-site role in El Segundo, CA. The position supports the Tooling Organization, coordinating production and business processes, and providing administrative and scheduling support to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include data gathering, meeting coordination, and basic data analysis using Excel. The role emphasizes attention to detail, team collaboration, and a focus on process improvements within a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
• Experience in administrative and scheduling support in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork with cross-functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Support production, business, and operational processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Assist in production planning, control, and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide administrative support including meeting coordination and data gathering for leadership reviews.
• Use Outlook to schedule and manage multiple meetings and events.
• Interact with internal and external customers on planning and issue resolution.
• Assist self-directed work teams and support cross-department collaboration.
• Provide training in core skills to teams and peers as needed.
• Perform basic data analysis and reporting to support production and tooling functions.
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets with formulas and pivot tables for data-driven decisions.
• Manage competing demands and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process reengineering.

Skills

MS Excel

Outlook calendar

Administrative support

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Tools

Excel pivot tables

VLOOKUP

ERP/MRO systems

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Hiring for an Accounting Assistant/Admin!

Job Description

This on-site Manufacturing Analyst / Administrator role supports the Tooling Organization within a team-based manufacturing environment in El Segundo. The position focuses on coordinating production and business processes, providing administrative and scheduling support, and enabling effective communication and data flow for leadership and cross-functional teams. The Manufacturing Analyst 1 contributes to process improvement, production planning, and reporting activities to ensure efficient operations and excellent internal customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support production, business, and other operational processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to cross-functional activities in areas such as production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering.
• Provide administrative and scheduling support, including managing and coordinating meetings, organizing presentations, and gathering data for leadership review and decision-making.
• Use Microsoft Outlook and calendar functionality to schedule, prioritize, and manage multiple meetings and events efficiently.
• Interact with internal and external customers regarding product planning, issue resolution, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in facilitating self-directed work teams and support collaborative efforts across departments.
• Provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers as needed to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Perform basic data analysis and reporting to support production, tooling, and business functions.
• Use Microsoft Excel to create and maintain spreadsheets, including sorting, filtering, using pivot tables, and applying formulas to support data-driven decisions.
• Manage competing demands and shifting priorities while consistently meeting critical deadlines.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail in all administrative, planning, and reporting tasks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and process reengineering efforts to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Support manufacturing operations, including coordinating with material management and equipment or facilities engineering teams as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas, and general spreadsheet management.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook with calendar functionality to manage and schedule meetings.
• Relevant administrative and scheduling experience supporting a diverse customer base.
• Experience working in a team environment and providing support to internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to manage competing demands while meeting critical deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to shifting business priorities and proactively step forward to support new projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail in documentation, scheduling, and data management.
• Basic data analysis and reporting experience.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to support process improvement initiatives.
• Eligibility to work on programs that require United States citizenship, as specified by the work environment requirements.

Work Environment

This role operates in an on-site, team-based manufacturing environment in El Segundo. The position follows a 9x80 work schedule, providing a structured yet flexible pattern of working hours. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams involved in production planning, tooling, quality, and engineering. The environment makes extensive use of Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook and Excel, as well as enterprise systems such as ERP/MRO platforms and business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau. Work is primarily performed in an office and manufacturing support setting within a larger production facility, where attention to detail, collaboration, and clear communication are essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of El Segundo, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of El Segundo, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Segundo,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.