Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Carson, CA • 7h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a growing operation in Carson, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports a recently acquired business unit and is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on role in a small office where accounting and administrative work often overlap. The person in this role will contribute across payables, receivables, collections, and daily office coordination while helping keep financial processes organized and moving efficiently. This is an onsite opportunity suited to someone who is adaptable, practical, and comfortable working in an active industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage customer account follow-up to resolve outstanding balances and maintain consistent collections activity.

Assist with both incoming and outgoing accounting transactions, including support for accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows.

Prepare and record payments, process invoices, and help coordinate check distribution accurately and on time.

Handle routine errands tied to office operations, including visits to the bank and post office when needed.

Enter order information and provide broad administrative support that helps day-to-day business functions run smoothly.

Organize mailed payments and accounting documents while maintaining accurate records for ongoing financial activity.

Serve as a dependable point of support in a busy office where vendors, drivers, and other visitors regularly come through.

Contribute to general accounting tasks using Sage and related office systems in support of the accounting manager.

Pitch in across multiple functions as priorities shift within a lean team environment.

Support ongoing operational processes for the acquired Martin Containers business as part of daily accounting and office needs. Requirements - Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections in an office setting.

Ability to process invoices, enter financial data accurately, and manage detailed transactional records.

Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks.

Strong data entry skills with close attention to accuracy, timeliness, and organization.

Comfortable working onsite in Carson, California within a casual, industrial office environment.

Must have reliable personal transportation to complete occasional bank and post office runs.

Able to adapt to a hands-on role that combines accounting support with general administrative responsibilities.

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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