We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team in Monterey, California on a Contract basis. This role supports core accounting operations with a focus on payables, account reconciliations, and fixed asset tracking while helping maintain accurate financial records. The position is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working across multiple accounting processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage the full invoice cycle by reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices and employee expense submissions for accurate processing. • Coordinate timely vendor disbursements while maintaining current supplier information and resolving payment or documentation issues with internal teams. • Prepare recurring accounts payable summaries and support reporting activities tied to weekly and monthly close processes. • Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and selected general ledger balances, identifying variances and following through on corrections. • Assist with the creation of financial statements and other month-end reporting materials by organizing account data and supporting schedules. • Provide audit support by gathering records, reconciling documentation, and responding to requests from internal and external reviewers. • Maintain fixed asset records by documenting additions, transfers, retirements, and other changes to the asset inventory. • Support depreciation tracking and participate in annual asset verification activities to help ensure accurate records and accounting compliance. • Contribute to budgeting, analysis, and department improvement efforts, and assist with special accounting projects as needed.

• At least 2 years of accounting support experience, preferably in a role covering accounts payable and account reconciliations. • Working knowledge of accounts payable practices, invoice coding, and vendor payment processing. • Experience performing bank reconciliations and researching discrepancies within financial records. • Familiarity with fixed asset recordkeeping, depreciation support, or related accounting tasks. • Proficiency with QuickBooks and comfort using accounting systems and spreadsheet tools. • Understanding of general accounting principles and the importance of maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation. • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

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Monterey, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team in Monterey, California on a Contract basis. This role supports core accounting operations with a focus on payables, account reconciliations, and fixed asset tracking while helping maintain accurate financial records. The position is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working across multiple accounting processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage the full invoice cycle by reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices and employee expense submissions for accurate processing. • Coordinate timely vendor disbursements while maintaining current supplier information and resolving payment or documentation issues with internal teams. • Prepare recurring accounts payable summaries and support reporting activities tied to weekly and monthly close processes. • Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and selected general ledger balances, identifying variances and following through on corrections. • Assist with the creation of financial statements and other month-end reporting materials by organizing account data and supporting schedules. • Provide audit support by gathering records, reconciling documentation, and responding to requests from internal and external reviewers. • Maintain fixed asset records by documenting additions, transfers, retirements, and other changes to the asset inventory. • Support depreciation tracking and participate in annual asset verification activities to help ensure accurate records and accounting compliance. • Contribute to budgeting, analysis, and department improvement efforts, and assist with special accounting projects as needed.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z