Accounting Assistant

Accounting AssistantEastridge is looking for an Accounting Assistant for a temporary job in Foothill Ranch, CA. The Accounting Assistant provides essential transactional and administrative support to the accounting team to ensure accurate financial records and efficient day-to-day accounting operations. This role supports accounts payable and receivable processes, reconciliations, financial reporting assistance, and audit preparation, operating under established procedures and supervision.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Support: Process vendor invoices, payment requests, and employee reimbursements. Record customer payments and assist with collections and vendor inquiries.Data Entry, Records and Reconciliations: Enter financial transactions accurately into accounting systems. Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and research discrepancies. Maintain organized electronic and physical financial records.Reporting and Close Support: Assist with preparation of financial reports, schedules, and summaries. Compile documentation to support audits and month-end and year-end close activities.Administrative and Team Support: Provide general administrative support to accountants and finance leadership. Support continuous improvement of accounting workflows and documentation.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED required.1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, AP/AR, or related administrative experience required.Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Effective organizational, time-management, and communication skills.Ability to perform prolonged periods of computer-based work.Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.Ability to work onsite.Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401k and much more.Equal Opportunity Employer: Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Massachusetts Candidates: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Privacy: Information collected and processed as part of your candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Eastridge's Privacy Policy, as well as Eastridge's Pre-Use Notice of Collection and Automated Decision-Making Technologies. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, if applicable, text messages, or emails from Eastridge Workforce Solution, and/or its agents and contracted partners related to confirming assignments and job openings. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier. To opt out of receiving SMS messages from us at any time, simply reply to the text with "STOP." Please be aware that message and data rates may apply to any SMS messages sent or received. You can access our SMS Terms and Conditions by visiting.