Accounting Specialist

Robert Half • Parlier, CA • 11h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in central California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience across day-to-day accounting operations who can manage both payables and receivables while keeping financial records accurate and current. The right candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach, sound judgment, and the ability to support core accounting activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and maintain accurate accounts payable records to support timely disbursements.

Manage customer invoicing, apply incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances to keep accounts receivable current.

Reconcile account activity by reviewing transactions, identifying discrepancies, and resolving variances in a timely manner.

Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and aligned with accounting standards.

Assist with general ledger maintenance by verifying financial data and keeping records organized and up to date.

Review trial balance details and help identify issues that may affect reporting accuracy or month-end close activities.

Support billing-related tasks by generating invoices, validating charges, and responding to payment or account questions.

Contribute to broader accounting operations by maintaining accurate documentation and assisting with routine financial reporting needs.

Requirements - 3+ years of experience in an accounting role with hands-on exposure to both accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Working knowledge of account reconciliation, general ledger activity, and core accounting procedures.

Experience preparing journal entries and reviewing financial records for completeness and accuracy.

Familiarity with trial balance review and the ability to recognize inconsistencies in accounting data.

Strong attention to detail with effective organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and external contacts regarding invoices, payments, and account questions.

Proficiency in standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for daily financial operations.

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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