Accounting Clerk

AppleOne Employment Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk for a direct hire in Escondido, CA. The role covers AP/AR, PO processing, customer communication, and general accounting support in a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in accounting roles, proficiency with QuickBooks/ERP, and strong attention to detail. Monday–Friday schedule with standard hours and company benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Accounting Clerk, AP/AR, or related role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or ERP system.
• Experience with purchase orders preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Process customer purchase orders from receipt through invoicing, shipping paperwork, and related docs.
• Manage accounts receivable activities: invoicing, payment posting, collections monitoring, and reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable, general accounting tasks, bank deposits, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, PO, and customer accounts.
• Assist with multi-state sales tax reporting and cross-department coordination.
• Provide administrative support: filing, archiving, and document organization.

Skills

AP/AR processes

Invoicing

PO processing

Customer communication

QuickBooks / ERP

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

A growing global manufacturing organization in the Escondido, CA area is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk for a direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented AP/AR professional who enjoys variety across accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase order processing, customer communication, and general accounting support.

The Accounting Clerk will join a collaborative accounting and administrative team with supportive leadership, stable weekday hours, and the opportunity to contribute to a business that continues to grow. This is a strong fit for someone who values accuracy, teamwork, process improvement, and the ability to support both internal departments and customers in a professional manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• - Process customer purchase orders from receipt through estimates, invoicing, shipping paperwork, and related documentation.
• - Manage accounts receivable activity, including invoicing, payment posting, collections monitoring, and customer account reconciliation.
• - Support accounts payable, general accounting tasks, bank deposits, and accurate financial recordkeeping.
• - Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, purchase orders, and customer accounts.
• - Assist with multi-state sales tax reporting and coordinate with internal departments to support daily business operations.
• - Provide administrative support, including filing, archiving, document organization, and communication with internal teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• - Pay range is $25 to $27 per hour, depending on experience.
• - Direct hire opportunity.
• - Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• - Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and parental leave.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• - Process purchase orders, invoices, shipping paperwork, and related accounting documentation.
• - Manage accounts receivable activity, including payment posting, collections monitoring, and account reconciliation.
• - Support accounts payable, general accounting, bank deposits, and financial recordkeeping.
• - Research and resolve invoice, payment, purchase order, and customer account discrepancies.
• - 4 or more years of experience in an Accounting Clerk, AP/AR Clerk, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Coordinator, or accounting support role.
• - Strong working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• - Proficiency with QuickBooks or another ERP system is required.
• - Experience working with purchase orders is highly preferred.
• - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• - Basic knowledge of accounting functions, including payroll and taxes.
• - Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• - Ability to communicate professionally with customers, internal teams, and administrative staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• - Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, industrial, capital equipment, B2B, or product-based business environment.
• - Experience supporting a growing administrative or accounting department.
• - Ability to identify process improvements and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

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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.