Accounting Assistant

Robert Half • Santa Fe Springs, CA • 3h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounts payable/accounts receivable operations for a distribution organization in Santa Fe Springs, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong transactional accounting experience and can manage a high volume of financial activity with accuracy and consistency. The role will contribute to both payables and receivables functions while helping maintain dependable records across banking and general accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the shared accounts payable mailbox, prioritize incoming items, and respond promptly to invoice and payment-related requests.

Partner with department contacts to secure timely authorization for vendor invoices, employee expenses, and other disbursement items.

Enter, verify, and post accounts payable activity, including vendor invoices and multiple forms of payment such as checks and wires.

Apply incoming customer payments to the correct accounts and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.

Update banking activity and assist with balancing account transactions to support reliable reconciliations.

Document and monitor tariff-related charges in alignment with internal accounting guidelines and reporting needs.

Provide additional accounting support as priorities shift, including assistance tied to operational changes and evolving workflows.

Help maintain organized financial documentation and ensure records are complete, accessible, and audit-ready.

Requirements

Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and core accounting procedures.

Experience coding invoices, posting cash receipts, and supporting check run processing.

Ability to perform bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a busy environment.

Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal teams on approvals and payment matters.

Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.

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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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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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