Accounting Office Manager

Aston Carter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO/Vacation or Sick Leave

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Aston Carter in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Accounting Office Manager for a part-time, onsite role. The position supports financial operations, invoicing, payments, reporting, and administrative duties to improve efficiency and profitability for US-based operations.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, accounting operations experience, and familiarity with shipping/logistics. A high school diploma and a relevant degree or experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate or BA in Accounting/Business Admin or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least 1 year in office administration or accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of accounting software.
• Excellent record-keeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices and shipments.
• Handle supplier purchase orders and payments.
• Support stock management activities.
• Collect and process customer payments.
• Process and track company expenses.
• Assist with financial reporting in partnership with Finance Manager.
• Perform general administrative duties.
• Establish and implement administrative practices for the LA office.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Accounting operations

International shipping & logistics

Independent office administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Office ManagerJob Description

We are seeking an Accounting Office Manager to join our team in Los Angeles. This newly dedicated position offers the opportunity to bring greater structure, consistency, and ownership to our accounting and administrative processes. You will play a crucial role in contributing to the efficiency and profitability of our US-based operations.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices and shipments.
• Handle supplier purchase orders and payments.
• Support stock management activities.
• Collect and process customer payments.
• Process and track company expenses.
• Assist with financial reporting and accounting in partnership with the Finance Manager.
• Perform general administrative and office duties.
• Establish and implement effective administrative practices for the Los Angeles office.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience with accounting operations and invoice processing.
• Familiarity with international shipping and logistics.
• Capability in independent office administration and office management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least one year of experience or training in an office-administration or accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of accounting software.
• Excellent record-keeping ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service orientation and strong attention to detail.

Work Environment

The position is based onsite at our Los Angeles office, with a part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week. The preferred coverage is Monday and Wednesday, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., to align with the UK-based Finance Manager's onsite periods. The remaining hours can be coordinated with the team, and there is flexibility for scheduling conflicts. The role is within a global organization that designs and manufactures instruments for natural and synthetic fiber-testing laboratories, with applications in hair care, skin care, composite technology, and natural-fiber research.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.