Accounting Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Oceanside (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 Accounting Specialist for a direct-hire role in North San Diego. The position covers accounts payable and receivable, purchase order processing, and general accounting support.

You will liaise with customers, handle invoicing, and ensure accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in accounting support, strong QuickBooks/ERP skills, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in an accounting clerk/AP/AR or similar role.
• Strong AP/AR knowledge and process proficiency.
• Basic payroll and tax understanding.

Responsibilities

• Process customer purchase orders, invoicing, shipping paperwork, and related docs.
• Manage accounts receivable activities: invoicing, payment posting, collections, reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and general accounting tasks, bank deposits, and recordkeeping.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, PO, and customer account discrepancies.
• Assist with multi-state sales tax reporting and interdepartmental coordination.
• Provide administrative support and document organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication with customers

Organizational skills

Payroll knowledge

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in the North San Diego area with a growing global manufacturing organization. This role is a great fit for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who enjoys variety across accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer communication, purchase order processing, and general accounting support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer purchase orders from receipt through estimates, invoicing, shipping paperwork, and related documentation.
• Manage accounts receivable functions, 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, 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.

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.

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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.