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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full invoice cycle by reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices and employee expense submissions for accurate processing.<br>• Coordinate timely vendor disbursements while maintaining current supplier information and resolving payment or documentation issues with internal teams.<br>• Prepare recurring accounts payable summaries and support reporting activities tied to weekly and monthly close processes.<br>• Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and selected general ledger balances, identifying variances and following through on corrections.<br>• Assist with the creation of financial statements and other month-end reporting materials by organizing account data and supporting schedules.<br>• Provide audit support by gathering records, reconciling documentation, and responding to requests from internal and external reviewers.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records by documenting additions, transfers, retirements, and other changes to the asset inventory.<br>• Support depreciation tracking and participate in annual asset verification activities to help ensure accurate records and accounting compliance.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, analysis, and department improvement efforts, and assist with special accounting projects as needed.