Entry Level Accounting Assistant
<p>Our team is seeking an early-career Accounting Assistant to join our growing company in San Leandro. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or advance their accounting career while gaining exposure to multiple areas of accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process accounts payable transactions, including coding invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring timely payments</li><li>Support accounts receivable: generate invoices, post payments, and monitor aging reports</li><li>Assist with general accounting duties such as data entry, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Provide support for audit and compliance requests</li><li>Communicate professionally with internal teams and external vendors/customers</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (internship or coursework considered)</li><li>Working knowledge of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software preferred</li><li>Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities</li></ul>
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- San Leandro, CA
- remote
- Temporary
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25.00 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our team is seeking an early-career Accounting Assistant to join our growing company in San Leandro. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or advance their accounting career while gaining exposure to multiple areas of accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process accounts payable transactions, including coding invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring timely payments</li><li>Support accounts receivable: generate invoices, post payments, and monitor aging reports</li><li>Assist with general accounting duties such as data entry, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Provide support for audit and compliance requests</li><li>Communicate professionally with internal teams and external vendors/customers</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-11-13T21:04:09Z