Accounting Specialist

Robert Half • Oakland, CA • 1d ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a team in Oakland, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong experience across payables, receivables, billing, and account reconciliation, and who can help maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment. The role also involves payroll-related reconciliations and coordination with compensation- and benefits-related accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure timely and accurate payment of approved expenses.

Manage customer invoicing activities, monitor incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow.

Perform regular reconciliations for general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies through detailed research and documentation.

Support recurring billing cycles by preparing accurate charges, reviewing exceptions, and maintaining complete transaction records.

Assist with accounting operations tied to payroll, including reconciliation of payroll entries, bonus or commission items, and deferred compensation activity.

Work within accounting and payroll platforms such as Dayforce, Ceridian, and UKG Pro to maintain data accuracy and support financial reporting needs.

Prepare journal entries and account analyses that contribute to month-end close accuracy and overall financial integrity.

Partner with internal stakeholders to address payment issues, clarify billing questions, and improve the efficiency of accounting workflows. Requirements - At least 3 years of experience in accounting support roles with hands-on exposure to both accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Proven ability to handle billing processes, account reconciliations, and core accounting tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

Experience working with payroll-related accounting, including reconciliation of payroll data and compensation-related items.

Familiarity with systems such as Ceridian Payroll System, Dayforce, or UKG Pro.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies.

Proficiency with accounting records management, data entry, and transaction review in a deadline-driven setting.

Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams on financial and administrative matters.

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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