Accounting Assistant

Ledgent; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent seeks an accounting assistant in Livermore to support AP and purchasing functions in a fast-paced environment. This detail-oriented role offers a temp-to-hire path with opportunities to contribute to vendor setup, invoicing, payments, and pricing management.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, independent work, and proficient use of Excel and MS Office to maintain accurate records and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or Purchasing preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain new vendor accounts.
• Enter and process vendor invoices.
• Prepare and process payments.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely payment processing.
• Manage vendor communications and relationships.
• Maintain and update item pricing.
• Place purchase orders with vendors.
• Review order acknowledgements and verify accuracy against purchase orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Vendor management

Communication skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in Livermore. This is a fantastic temp-to-hire opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and experience supporting accounting and purchasing functions.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Set up and maintain new vendor accounts
• Enter and process vendor invoices
• Prepare and process payments
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely payment processing

Purchasing

• Manage vendor communications and relationships
• Maintain and update item pricing
• Place purchase orders with vendors
• Review order acknowledgements and verify accuracy against purchase orders

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or Purchasing preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.