Accounting Assistant

AppleOne Employment Services; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-hire

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in San Clemente, CA seeks an Accounting Assistant for a temp-to-hire role. You will support CFO/Controller with AP, billing, invoicing, and admin accounting tasks while managing purchase orders and inventory documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and flexibility across multiple finance functions. 3–5 years of accounting experience is preferred; strong Excel skills required.

Qualifications

• Assist with accounts payable, billing, invoicing, and accounting documentation.
• Support the CFO and Controller with daily accounting and administrative priorities.
• Create purchase orders, maintain Excel spreadsheets, and help track paperwork and compliance items.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to support smooth accounting and operations workflow.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, or finance support experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable activities, including invoice processing and vendor follow-up.
• Assist CFO and Controller with accounting and administrative finance tasks.
• Prepare and maintain billing, invoicing, customs, freight, and compliance-related paperwork.
• Create purchase orders and track documentation to keep records organized.
• Communicate with internal teams, customers, and vendors to resolve questions and support daily workflow.
• Assist with logistics-related tasks and inventory tracking.

Skills

Accounts payable

Billing and invoicing

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

ERP systems

Tools

M3 ERP

Job description

Job Summary A rapidly growing manufacturing organization in San Clemente, CA is seeking an Accounting Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This is an excellent role for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys variety, teamwork, and supporting multiple areas of the business. The Accounting Assistant will work closely with the CFO and Controller while assisting with accounts payable, billing, invoicing, documentation, purchase orders, inventory tracking, and administrative accounting support. The company has been in business for more than 20 years and is expanding after a recent acquisition, creating a fast-moving environment with opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow. This is a great fit for someone who is reliable, organized, personable, and comfortable wearing many hats. Candidates who enjoy supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and a role where no two days are exactly the same will thrive in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, documentation, and vendor-related follow-up.
• Assist the CFO and Controller with accounting, administrative, and operational finance support.
• Prepare and maintain billing, invoicing, customs, freight, and compliance-related paperwork.
• Create purchase orders, update spreadsheets, track documentation, and help keep accounting records organized.
• Communicate with internal teams, customers, and vendors as needed to resolve questions and support daily workflow.
• Assist with logistics-related tasks, international documentation, and possible inventory tracking.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $52,000 to $66,000 per year.
• Temp-to-hire opportunity.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Assist with accounts payable, billing, invoicing, and accounting documentation.
• Support the CFO and Controller with daily accounting and administrative priorities.
• Create purchase orders, maintain Excel spreadsheets, and help track paperwork and compliance items.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to support smooth accounting and operations workflow.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, or finance support experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling paperwork, invoices, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel for spreadsheets, tracking, and organization.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment with the ability to pivot and prioritize effectively.
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented with a positive, will-do attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Computer savvy and able to learn accounting, ERP, and operational systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience.
• Experience using M3 or a similar ERP system.
• Experience with international freight, customs documentation, or working with China-related import paperwork.
• Exposure to logistics, inventory tracking, purchase orders, or compliance-heavy documentation processes.

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.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

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.