Accounting Clerk - AP/AR

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist for a direct hire opportunity with a growing company in Escondido, CA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience who enjoys accurate, detail-driven work in a fast-paced business environment. The Accounting Specialist will support day-to-day accounting operations, including invoicing, payment processing, purchase orders, reconciliations, collections, and financial recordkeeping. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented workplace with supportive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and collections. Process customer purchase orders from receipt through shipping documentation and order fulfillment support. Prepare, process, and distribute customer invoices while maintaining accurate financial records. Post incoming payments, prepare bank deposits, and research payment discrepancies. Assist with multi-state sales tax reporting and basic payroll-related accounting tasks. Provide administrative and accounting support to internal Accounting, Sales, and Service teams in a paperless environment. Compensation and Benefits Direct hire opportunity. Pay: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Benefits include 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, and parental leave. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services