Accounting Clerk

Job Summary

A growing organization in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Hayward, CA. This in-office role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, staying organized, and supporting daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation functions.

This position offers a flexible part-time schedule to start, Monday through Thursday for 20 hours per week, with the potential to be hired on a part-time or full-time basis. The work environment is team-focused and supportive, with leadership that values reliability, accuracy, positive communication, and a willingness to help clean up and improve accounting processes. This is a strong opportunity for someone looking for stability, work-life balance, and the chance to grow with a company that appreciates strong administrative and accounting support.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with accounts payable processing, including vendor invoices, payment preparation, and account follow-up.
- Support accounts receivable functions, including customer billing, payment posting, and account research.
- Help with bank reconciliations and general accounting clean-up projects.
- Maintain accurate financial records and assist with organizing accounting documentation.
- Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal team members by phone and email.
- Use Microsoft Office, Excel, QuickBooks, and other computer systems to support daily accounting tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $25 to $29 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Schedule: Part-time to start, Monday through Thursday, 20 hours per week.
- Work arrangement: In-office position in Hayward, CA.
- Hire-on potential: Option to be hired on a part-time or full-time basis.
- Full-time benefits may include dental insurance, employee discount, flexible schedule, health insurance, health savings account, paid holidays, bonus potential, paid sick time, and paid time off.
- Part-time benefits may include employee discount, flexible schedule, paid holidays, bonus potential, paid sick time, and paid time off.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation tasks.
- Support accounting clean-up projects and maintain organized financial records.
- Communicate with customers and suppliers in a professional and pleasant manner.
- Use Microsoft Office, Excel, QuickBooks, and general computer systems to complete accounting work.

- 3 to 5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable experience preferred based on role level.
- At least 1 year of accounting experience preferred.
- At least 1 year of Microsoft Excel experience preferred.
- At least 1 year of QuickBooks experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
- Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Organized, dependable, and able to manage routine accounting tasks efficiently.
- Professional phone manner and strong customer service approach.
- Comfortable working in an in-office accounting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Prior experience with bank reconciliations.
- QuickBooks experience in a small to mid-sized business environment.
- Experience working in agriculture, forestry, fishing, distribution, or a related industry.
- Flexibility to transition from part-time to full-time if business needs align.

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