Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Woodland, CA • 5h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to provide onsite financial support for a manufacturing facility in California. This is a contract position expected to run approximately 2 to 3 months, with a schedule that may be part-time or permanent based on business needs. The person in this role will handle daily accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, maintain accurate records, and work independently while coordinating with the broader accounting team.

Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks for the California facility.

Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.

Process customer invoices and verify billing details before distribution.

Record and apply incoming cash payments to the appropriate accounts.

Support outgoing payment activities and help maintain organized transaction records.

Review account activity to identify billing discrepancies, short payments, or overpayments and escalate issues as needed.

Assist with accounting-related work connected to ongoing plant transition activities.

Communicate effectively with internal teams to resolve payment and invoice questions while working with minimal supervision. Requirements - Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Proficiency in data entry and invoice processing within an accounting environment.

Working knowledge of debits and credits and basic accounting principles.

Ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to changing priorities.

Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial records.

Effective communication skills and the interpersonal judgment to work well across teams.

Comfortable using accounting and spreadsheet tools such as JD Edwards, Oracle, Excel, banking platforms, or similar systems.

Ability to work onsite in Woodland, California and operate independently in a standalone role.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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