We are looking for an organized Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a restaurants and catering business in Thousand Palms, California. This Contract position is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling routine accounting tasks, keeping records precise, and working confidently with financial data in Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate will bring a solid grasp of core accounting practices and a careful approach to invoicing, payment activity, and account balancing.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record financial transactions accurately, ensuring debit and credit activity is entered correctly and supported by proper documentation.<br>• Create and distribute customer invoices while monitoring records for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts and keep cash posting details current within financial records.<br>• Reconcile bank activity on a regular basis and investigate variances to support timely resolution.<br>• Maintain orderly accounting files and update financial information to ensure records remain reliable and easy to access.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative and accounting assistance to help the team manage routine financial processes effectively.<br>• Use Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to track data, prepare reports, and support ongoing account review.<br>• Review work carefully to identify errors, correct discrepancies, and uphold a high standard of accuracy in all accounting tasks.