Accounting Specialist

Ledgent Finance & Accounting
  • Livermore, California
  • $26–$29 Per Hour
20 days ago

Job Description

Accounting & Purchasing Specialist

Livermore, CA (100% On-Site)
Approximately 30 Hours Per Week
Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
$26-$29/Hour

Looking for a Flexible Accounting Role with Variety?

We're partnering with a well-established East Bay organization seeking an Accounting & Purchasing Specialist to support both financial operations and procurement activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, working independently, and being a key contributor on a collaborative team.


What You'll Be Doing

Accounting Operations

* Process accounts payable and vendor payments
* Verify invoices and resolve discrepancies with vendors
* Apply customer payments and maintain accurate records
* Support accounts receivable, invoicing, and account follow-up
* Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
* Maintain organized financial documentation
* Support 1099 preparation and compliance reporting
* Ensure accounting practices align with GAAP standards

Purchasing & Vendor Management

* Coordinate purchasing for office, production, and operational supplies
* Create and manage purchase orders
* Monitor inventory levels and replenish supplies as needed
* Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and deliveries
* Research cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers
* Resolve shipping, receiving, and order-related issues


What We're Looking For

5+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing, procurement, or related experience

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field preferred

Strong understanding of:

  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • General Ledger activity
  • Financial reporting

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

ERP system experience is a plus

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Strong communication and customer service skills


Schedule

Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM

Approximately 6-hour workday

100% on-site in Livermore

Approximately 30 hours per week


Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Flexible part-time schedule

Diverse responsibilities across accounting and purchasing

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Opportunity to make an immediate impact

Strong potential to convert from contract to permanent employment

Stable and established organization


Interested?

If you enjoy balancing accounting responsibilities with purchasing and vendor management while working in a flexible, hands-on role, we'd love to connect.

Apply today!

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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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLivermore, California
Salary$26–$29 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Bookkeepingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Inventory Levelsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched

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