ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY/PART-TIME)

City of El Cerrito; El Cerrito (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of El Cerrito is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Accounting Assistant to support Accounts Payable and Receivable in the Finance Department. Under the Senior Accountant, you will perform data entry and routine accounting tasks, handling invoices, receipts, and documentation with accuracy.

Approximately 25-30 hours per week, with some schedule flexibility. This is a non-benefited, temporary position with an anticipated end date of April 2027, not a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or higher.
• At least 1 year of clerical or administrative support experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process routine AP and AR transactions.
• Review invoices and payment requests for accuracy.
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team – Temporary, Part-Time Finance Opportunity!

Temporary Accounting Assistant – Accounts Payable/Receivable

The City of El Cerrito is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated individual to provide temporary, part-time support to our Finance Department!

Under the direction of an experienced Senior Accountant, the Temporary Accounting Assistant performs routine data entry and administrative accounting support for the City’s Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions. This position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in municipal accounting while ensuring financial transactions are accurately and timely recorded.

Approximately 25-30 hours per week. There may be schedule flexibility where possible. This is anon-benefited position.

Please Note: This is a temporary, part-time position with an anticipated assignment end date of April 2027. This opportunity is intended to provide short-term departmental support and is not a permanent position.

Open until filled

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enter and process routine AP and AR transactions into the City’s accounting system.
• Review invoices, payment requests, receipts, and other documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Perform basic data entry, filing, scanning, and reconciliation support.
• Research and resolve routine discrepancies under the direction of the Senior Accountant.
• Assist with other accounting-related tasks as assigned.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance/Accounting team.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of increasingly responsible clerical or administrative support experience.
• Prior accounting experience is desirable, but not required.

Knowledge and abilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of office procedures and data entry.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Ability to:

• Organize work, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for service.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.

For more information, please visit the City's Human Resources page:
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