Accounting Clerk

Job Summary We are hiring an experienced Accounting Clerk for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Norwalk, CA with a growing manufacturing company. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, invoice processing, and reconciliation experience. The Accounting Clerk will support daily accounting operations while working closely with purchasing, production, warehouse, shipping, vendors, and customers. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where accuracy, follow-through, and cross-functional communication are valued. Candidates will gain hands‑on exposure to manufacturing accounting processes, inventory‑related reconciliations, and month‑end support. Key Responsibilities Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including vendor invoices, customer payments, credits, and adjustments. Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices while verifying quantities, pricing, account coding, and approvals. Reconcile vendor statements, resolve billing or payment discrepancies, and assist with past‑due account follow‑up. Support inventory, freight, manufacturing cost reconciliations, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance. Maintain accurate accounting records, spreadsheets, electronic files, and reports to support month‑end close and daily accounting activity. Communicate professionally with vendors, customers, purchasing, production, warehouse, and shipping teams to research and resolve discrepancies. Compensation Pay: $23 to $26 per hour. Job Type: Temp-to-hire. Location: Norwalk, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills 2 to 3 years of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping experience required. Experience with ERP systems or accounting software required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and spreadsheet maintenance. Knowledge of purchase orders, invoices, payment processing, account coding, and account reconciliation. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers. High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or logistics industry experience strongly preferred. Accounting coursework or an associate degree preferred. Experience with inventory, freight, production, warehouse, or shipment-related accounting reconciliations preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available at The pay transparency policy is available at For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. 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. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program at 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