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Opinion Focus Panel LLC

Accounting Clerk

Los Angeles, CA

$20 - $25.50/hr

Overseeing basic Accounting procedures (A/R, A/P, time billing, P/R, G/L, tax payments and inventory control) * Managing financial statement preparation and month end and quarterly closing

Opinion Focus Panel LLC

Accounting Clerk

Los Angeles, CA

$20 - $25.50/hr

Overseeing basic Accounting procedures (A/R, A/P, time billing, P/R, G/L, tax payments and inventory control) * Managing financial statement preparation and month end and quarterly closing

Martinian Lawyers

Accounting Assistant

Valley Village, CA

$20.25 - $26.50/hr

Basic Accounting or bookkeeping experience is preferred. * Experience with QuickBooks is preferred. * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. * Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Naked Wardrobe

Accounting Specialist

Calabasas, CA

$75K - $80K/yr

Good with spreadsheets, experienced in Microsoft Excel,, netsuite and basic accounting systems * Strong mathematical and analytical skills * Excellent attention to detail, time management, and ...

Martinian Lawyers

Accounting Assistant

CA · On-site

$20.25 - $26.50/hr

Basic Accounting or bookkeeping experience is preferred. * Experience with QuickBooks is preferred. * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. * Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Core Lighting Group

Accounting Receivable Clerk

Carson, CA · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Familiarity with basic accounting principles and practices. * Ability to multitask, take initiative, and maintain a positive attitude. * A detail-oriented approach and resourcefulness in handling ...

Core Lighting Group

Accounting Receivable Clerk

Carson, CA · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Familiarity with basic accounting principles and practices. * Ability to multitask, take initiative, and maintain a positive attitude. * A detail-oriented approach and resourcefulness in handling ...

COM-POWER CORPORATION

Accountant assistant

Costa Mesa, CA

$25 - $30/hr

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) * Good with spreadsheets, experienced in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and basic accounting systems * Strong mathematical and analytical ...

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Meena Packing Co INC

Accounting Assistant

Gustine, CA · On-site

$21.25 - $28/hr

Proficiency in basic accounting principles and experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar). * Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word ...

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Infographic showing various Basic Accounting job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 96% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,326 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Accounting Clerk

Opinion Focus Panel LLC

Los Angeles, CA

$20 - $25.50/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for assisting with the activities of the overall general accounting function. Will oversee, implement and maintain accounting systems, procedures and policies. This position ensures the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data and acts as liaison between the company, government, client, and CPA auditors in providing the required information and ensuring that proper information is maintained.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Assigning and auditing the work of the Accounting staff to develop, implement and/or maintain one or a combination of generally accepted accounting systems
  • Overseeing basic Accounting procedures (A/R, A/P, time billing, P/R, G/L, tax payments and inventory control)
  • Managing financial statement preparation and month end and quarterly closing
  • Monitoring and reviewing all record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transitions
  • Serving as company liaison with auditors (Annual financial and 401K audits)
  • Performing all basic accounting procedures, financial statement preparation, month end closing, journal entries and general ledger maintenance, inventory roll forwards, and fixed assets and margin analysis; preparing supporting schedules for financial statements preparation
  • Communicating with customers to address any past due invoices on their account and providing weekly status updates to management
  • Ensuring all active projects are covered by valid, binding contracts
  • Reviewing, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts and investment transactions in conjunction with preparing quarterly reports for management
  • Perform analysis of operations on a monthly basis
  • Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)


  • Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field preferred
  • CPA or MBA a plus
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills
  • Work independently
  • Multitask efficiently
  • High attention to details, ability to take directions, self-check and follow up on work
  • Basic data base experience, 10key by touch, calculator
  • Able to enter accurate financial /numerical data
  • Analytical and critical problem-solving skills
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel, QuickBooks or other accounting software
  • Basic to intermediate computer and typing skills
  • Ability to apply discretion, trust with confidential company information


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


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