Clerks and Assistants Jobs in Riverside, CA

A Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry performs various administrative and financial tasks to support accountants and finance managers. They often manage data entry, prepare and maintain accounting documents, verify the accuracy of invoices and other financial documents, assist in the preparation of financial reports, and reconcile bank statements. They may also provide customer service, assisting clients with their accounting inquiries. Clerks and Assistants in this industry should have strong numerical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, an understanding of financial regulations, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Prior to becoming a Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry, individuals might have roles as an Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Data Entry Clerk, where they gain experience in office administration, data management, and basic accounting procedures. Essential certifications for this role could include a certification in Bookkeeping or Accounting from a recognized professional body, such as the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) or the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). Some companies may also require knowledge of specific accounting software, therefore certification in programs like QuickBooks or Excel could be beneficial.

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Insurance Billing Specialist and Surplus Lines Compliance Support

  • Riverside, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Insurance Billing Specialist and Surplus Lines Compliance Support Posit i on Description: The Insurance Billing Specialist is part of the California Centralizing Billing unit (CBU) and is...

Billing Specialist

  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Construction company looking for a Billing Specialist to support their team! Great role to work with a growing company! Qualification: Minimum of 2 years experience in Accounts Receivable/Billing....

Accounting Specialist (Field Trips & Events) -- REMOTE

  • Riverside, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 1 day ago

Accounting Specialist (Field Trips & Events) -- REMOTE About the Employer Mission Vista Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th-grade...

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Accounting Clerk - AP

  • Fontana, CA (6 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fontana, CA (6 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job ID: 513463 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North Americas leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturers portfolio of...

Accounting Assistant I/II Countywide Candidate Pool

  • Riverside, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 4 days ago

Mass Recruiting/Temporary Assignment Program is seeking qualified Accounting Assistant I/II Meet the Team! Explore and learn more about To learn more about the benefits of working for the County:...

Collections Representative (Collector 2 - experienced)

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Are you a creative solution seeker? Do you have experience with helping people through financial challenges in a warm, caring, friendly manner? We want to speak with you - we are looking for...

Accounting Clerk

  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 8 days ago

seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our finance team. This role is essential to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting day-to-day accounting operations....

Compliance Specialist

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Census Code: 0565 Bonus Group: Discretionary Plan 1 (Up to 10%) SUMMARY Under general direction of the Senior Compliance Manager, assists with administrative and compliance monitoring needs of the...

Accounting Specialist (Open & Promotional) (To Establish A List)

  • Riverside, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 13 days ago

Accounting Specialist (Open & Promotional) (To Establish A List) About the Employer We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in employment with our district. Desert Sands Unified School...

Accounting Technician I - Countywide Candidate Pool (All Departments)

  • Riverside, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 13 days ago

Location: Riverside, US-CA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Accounting Technician I - Countywide Candidate Pool (All Departments) The County of Riverside is seeking qualified Accounting...

Utility Billing Specialist

  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Meter Transfers (Pre-Transfer, Execution & Post-Transfer) Pre-Transfer Activities & Checks (Credit check, Customer code creation, meter identification, etc.) Call utility companies to initiate and...

Billing Clerk (For Conversion)

  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Position Summary: In the position of Billing Clerk, you will be responsible for auditing a high-volume of orders on a daily basis, maintaining accurate financial records, and resolving...

Insurance Billing Clerk - CHC-Billing

  • Riverside, CA
  • 29 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 29 days ago

Location: Riverside, US-CA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Insurance Billing Clerk - CHC-Billing The County of Riverside's University Health System - Community Health Centers department is...

Entry Level Accounting Clerk (Degree Required)

  • Montclair, CA (19 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montclair, CA (19 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Opening: Accounting Clerk (Temp, 5-Month Contract) Chino, CA | $20-$22/hr. |? M-F, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM (100% onsite) We're hiring an Accounting Clerk to support a high-volume AP/AR team during a...

Accounting Specialist

  • Montclair, CA (19 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montclair, CA (19 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Vaco is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Support Specialist II with a focus on accounts payable responsibilities for a client located in Chino, CA. The successful candidate...

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Salary for Clerks and Assistants Jobs in Riverside, CA

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Highest Education Level

Clerks and Assistantss in Riverside, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.2%
Master's Degree
17.8%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
High School or GED
12.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clerks and Assistantss in Riverside, CA
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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