Temporary Accounting Clerk (AP/AR) | 3 month

Staffmark Group; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays and time off

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Accounting Clerk (AP/AR) in Costa Mesa for a short-term assignment of about three months. The role focuses on reviewing invoices, posting payments, and maintaining accurate records within a SAP environment.

The position follows a hybrid schedule: in office Monday through Thursday, remote on Fridays, with 9:00 AM–5:00 PM hours and a one-hour lunch. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate with numbers, and ready to support the finance team

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting support.
• Knowledge of three-way matching and invoice approval processes.
• Experience posting payments and recording cash receipts.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Available to start the last week of October and commit to the full assignment of about three months.
• Reliable home internet setup for remote Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor invoices for payment approval by performing three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices.
• Post customer payments by accurately recording checks and wires received.
• Post cleared checks, wires, and bank transfers to the appropriate accounts.
• Help process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between invoices, payments, and bank activity.
• Keep financial records and documentation accurate and organized.
• Handle general administrative tasks as assigned by the finance team.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Three-way matching

Excel

SAP

Payment posting

Bank reconciliations

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

Position Title:

Temporary Accounting Clerk (AP/AR) | Costa Mesa, Hybrid

Location:

Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid: in office Monday through Thursday, remote on Fridays)

Classification:

Temporary, approximately 3 months, starting the week of October 26, 2026

Work Schedules:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch (35 hours per week). Fridays are remote, but the office stays open and staffed if the employee would rather work on site.

Summary

A growing organization is looking for a detail-oriented Temporary Accounting Clerk (AP/AR, SAP) for a short-term assignment of about three months. The role supports their finance team with accounts payable and accounts receivable work, mainly invoice review and approval, posting customer payments, and posting cleared transactions. It suits someone who is accurate, organized, and can get up to speed quickly in a team-oriented setting. The schedule is a steady weekday routine with a remote option on Fridays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review vendor invoices for payment approval by performing three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices
• Post customer payments by accurately recording checks and wires received
• Post cleared checks, wires, and bank transfers to the appropriate accounts
• Help process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Research and resolve discrepancies between invoices, payments, and bank activity
• Keep financial records and documentation accurate and organized
• Handle general administrative tasks as assigned by the finance team

Qualifications

Required:

• 1+ year of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting support
• Working knowledge of three-way matching and invoice approval processes
• Experience posting payments and recording cash receipts
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the rest of Microsoft Office
• Available to start the last week of October and commit to the full assignment of about three months
• Reliable home internet setup for remote Fridays

Preferred:

• Experience with ACH and wire transfer processing
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
• Bank reconciliation experience
• Associate's degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or business

Benefits and Compensation

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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