Accounting Administrative Assistant

Accounting Administrative Assistant

Location: Carson (fully onsite; 8 AM-5 PM)

Pay Rate: $22–$25/hour

Contract to Hire

Associate's degree required

To be considered, you will need to complete typing and excel assessment

Great opportunity for entry level accounting graduates

A nonprofit organization is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support their accounting department. This individual will assist with incoming mail, check processing, invoice tracking, and general office functions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process incoming and outgoing mail and ensure timely distribution.
• Provide support to both accounts payable and receivable functions, including scanning and uploading documents.
• Deposit checks, record donor contributions, and assist with maintaining accurate financial records.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries with a strong focus on customer service.
• Help facilitate basic training for internal teams on finance-related systems.
• Support internal audits and maintain organized filing systems.
• Assist with other administrative tasks and projects as assigned by the accounting supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher REQUIRED
• At least 1–3 years of office or accounting experience is ideal.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Availability to work Saturdays and flexible hours as needed.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.