Accounting Specialist
Gardena, CA Temporary $23.00 - $27.00/hr Hybrid

Job Description

Ledgent Accounting & Finance has partnered with a food & beverage manufacturing company near Lawndale and is actively seeking an Accounting Specialist to join their team! This is a contract to hire position.

The Accounting Specialist supports the Accounts Payable Supervisor and Accounts Receivable Supervisor in the accurate and timely execution of financial transactions. This role assists with invoice processing, payment preparation, customer billing, and collections activities while ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining confidentiality.

This is a great opportunity to learn and grow! There is opportunity to learn/work in the G/L down the road. This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days a week onsite.

We're seeking:

  • 1-3 years of accounting experience; accounts payable or accounts receivable, both a plus!
  • High school diploma is required
  • Must have strong Excel skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Must be computer savvy

Day to day:

  • Accounts payable - inputting AP vouchers/warehouse/freight
  • Accounts receivable - invoicing, light collections (calling/emailing for payment), cash receipts
  • Data entry
  • Assisting Controller with various tasks

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -102025-407377