Accounting Associate

Job Summary

We are seeking an Accounting Associate for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and ready to build a long-term career in accounting and finance.

This opportunity offers a supportive team environment, hands-on training, and the chance to grow with an organization that values professional development and promotes from within. The Accounting Associate will assist with daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial data entry, and reporting support.

This is a strong fit for someone who wants to apply their accounting education, strengthen practical experience, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable support.
- Prepare, review, enter, and maintain accurate financial records and accounting data.
- Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies to support accurate reporting.
- Assist with financial reports, documentation, and accounting-related projects.
- Collaborate with internal team members to support accounting processes and deadlines.
- Learn company-specific systems, workflows, and procedures while taking on additional responsibilities as skills develop.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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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.

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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.

Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
- Assist with accounting reports, data entry, discrepancy research, and documentation.
- Work closely with accounting and internal business teams to complete daily accounting tasks.
- Learn internal systems and processes while contributing to ongoing accounting operations.

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable experience.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and maintain accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a professional work ethic.
- Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience supporting accounts payable or accounts receivable functions.
- Experience performing account reconciliations or researching financial discrepancies.
- Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems.
- Interest in long-term career growth within accounting or finance.