Accounting Clerk

AppleOne Employment Services; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk in Santa Barbara, CA for a full-time, temp-to-hire position. This entry-level role builds a foundation in accounting while providing hands-on experience in a professional office setting.

You will support daily financial operations, including invoice processing, reconciliations, recordkeeping, and general department support, with opportunities to grow into a long-term role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 to 3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, or related office experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Solid math skills and the ability to work with financial data.
• Coursework in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related field is a plus.
• Ability to work full time, in person, in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data accurately and assist with invoice processing.
• Reconcile bank statements and help identify or resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized financial records, databases, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with basic financial reports, summaries, and account updates.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the accounting department.
• Communicate professionally with internal team members to support timely accounting workflows.

Skills

Data entry

Invoice processing

Bank reconciliation

Record maintenance

Financial reporting

Clerical support

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coursework in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in Santa Barbara, CA. This entry-level accounting role is ideal for someone who wants to build a strong foundation in accounting while gaining hands‑on experience in a professional office environment. The Accounting Clerk will support daily financial operations, including invoice processing, reconciliations, recordkeeping, and general accounting department support. This is a great opportunity to join a team‑oriented workplace with supportive leadership, steady training, and the potential to grow into a long‑term role. Candidates who enjoy accuracy, organization, and working with numbers will be well positioned for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter financial data accurately and assist with invoice processing.
• Reconcile bank statements and help identify or resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized financial records, databases, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with basic financial reports, summaries, and account updates.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the accounting department.
• Communicate professionally with internal team members to support timely accounting workflows.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $19 to $25 per hour.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Work arrangement: In person.
• Location: Santa Barbara, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support day-to-day accounting operations through data entry, invoice processing, and record maintenance.
• Reconcile bank statements and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Help prepare basic financial reports and accounting summaries.
• Provide clerical support to keep accounting processes organized and accurate.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Coursework in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or a related field is a plus.
• 1 to 3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, or related office experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software, such as QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Solid math skills and the ability to work with financial data.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work full time, in person, in a professional office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing invoices or supporting accounts payable functions.
• Experience reconciling accounts or bank statements.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Interest in building a long-term career in accounting or finance.

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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.

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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.