About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Accounting Assistant in Brea, CA. This on-site role is open for full-time or part-time applicants and pays $19.00–$22.00 per hour (DOE). The Accounting Assistant will provide day-to-day transactional and administrative support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, reconciliations, and record keeping.

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What You’ll Do

• Process vendor invoices, match purchase orders, and assist with vendor payment schedules (Accounts Payable).
• Prepare customer billing statements, post incoming payments, and support collections (Accounts Receivable).
• Enter routine financial transactions accurately into accounting software (QuickBooks) and maintain digital and physical records.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations and help research discrepancies.
• Support ecommerce and web store transactions (Amazon, eBay, company website stores) including transaction logging and reconciliation.
• Respond to basic vendor and client billing questions and gather documentation for audits.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as needed.

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What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• 1–2 years bookkeeping, AP/AR, or administrative finance support experience preferred; entry-level candidates with relevant coursework are welcome.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (basic formulas, VLOOKUP) and familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred; exposure to Sage, Fishbowl a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and discretion handling confidential information.
• Clear written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.

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Nice to Have

• Prior experience supporting ecommerce platforms (Amazon, eBay, Shopify).
• Familiarity with purchase order workflows and vendor payment scheduling.
• Basic understanding of audit documentation and compliance processes.

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Location & Schedule

• On-site at our client’s facility in Brea, CA.
• Full-time or part-time schedules available; standard business hours with occasional flexibility based on team needs.

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Compensation

• Pay rate: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour (DOE). Actual pay will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Where required by law, the posted pay range will be honored.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that connects qualified candidates to Confidential Client and other matched opportunities. Applying through Careertakes can let you be considered for this role and additional relevant openings on our platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.