Accounting Clerk

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Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Job Description

This role focuses on performing end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment posting, and electronic document management. You will support a small, collaborative finance team by ensuring accurate and timely transactional accounting, while helping maintain organized financial records and contributing to a growing, long-term operation.

Responsibilities

• Scan all receiving documents in accordance with established company practices to ensure accurate and complete records.
• Receive and match vendor invoices to purchase orders and receiving paperwork, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare, verify, and record accounts payable invoices in the company database with a high level of accuracy.
• Ensure all accounts payable documents are electronically archived following company procedures and standards.
• Perform additional accounts payable duties and related tasks as assigned by management.
• Prepare, post, verify, and record daily customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Process credit card transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Create customer invoices in line with company practices and submit invoices to customers promptly.
• Copy, file, and retrieve accounts receivable materials and documentation as needed to support ongoing operations.
• Perform additional accounts receivable duties and related tasks as assigned by management.
• Collaborate with the finance and accounting team to support reconciliation and bookkeeping activities as needed.
• Maintain organized, accurate records to support audits, reporting, and financial analysis.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable invoice processing. (must have)
• Accounts Payable invoice matching, entry, and documentation. (nice to have)
• Accounts receivable processes, including payment posting, invoicing, and collections support. (nice to have)
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and transactional bookkeeping.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for basic data entry, tracking, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, communication, and record keeping.
• Ability to work accurately in a transactional, detail-oriented finance environment.
• Strong organizational skills for managing electronic and physical financial records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using M1 or similar ERP/accounting software for invoice and transaction processing.
• Background in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance-related roles.
• Experience with reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. (nice to have)
• Comfort working in both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions within a small team.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues across finance and operations.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Interest in long-term growth within a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Work Environment

The role is based in an easy-going, team-oriented environment where the work is highly transactional and process-driven. You will join a small finance team that includes one person focused on accounts receivable, one on accounts payable, a Vice President of Finance, and an Accounting Manager. The team values collaboration, accuracy, and long-term stability, offering room for growth and the opportunity to become a permanent part of the organization. You will work primarily with Microsoft Office, Excel, and M1 software, handling electronic documents and financial transactions in a professional office setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camarillo, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camarillo, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Camarillo,CA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.