Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • San Jose, CA • 3h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in San Jose, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports daily financial operations by handling invoice activity, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with both incoming and outgoing transactions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with accounting systems and high-volume data entry while helping keep accounting processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.

Record customer payments, update account balances, and help resolve routine billing discrepancies.

Enter financial information into accounting systems with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.

Maintain organized records for payables, receivables, and related accounting documents for audit and reporting needs.

Use QuickBooks and other tools to track transactions, reconcile entries, and support day-to-day accounting activities.

Review invoice details for correctness, follow up on missing information, and assist with invoice processing workflows.

Communicate with internal teams and external contacts regarding payment status, account questions, and documentation needs. Requirements - Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in an accounting or finance environment.

Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within computerized accounting systems.

Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Hands-on experience processing invoices and maintaining related financial records.

Ability to organize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and manage routine accounting activities efficiently.

Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.

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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