Accounting Assistant

Robert Half • Indio, CA • 3d ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a government organization in Indio, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, accuracy in transaction processing, and a customer-focused approach when handling payments and payroll-related inquiries. The role will contribute to accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, billing support, and record maintenance while helping keep financial activities organized and timely.

Responsibilities:

Process incoming invoices, confirm appropriate account coding and approvals, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.

Record customer payments, maintain receivable balances, and communicate with account holders regarding past-due amounts or payment questions.

Support billing activities by entering financial data accurately and helping resolve discrepancies in charges, postings, or account records.

Assist with bank and account reconciliations to identify variances and maintain accurate financial balances.

Provide month-end accounting support through record review, document organization, and preparation of information needed for reporting.

Maintain orderly financial files and respond to audit or documentation requests by gathering and verifying required records.

Help with payroll-related tasks for a small employee population, including payment handling and paycheck support.

Deliver customer service related to financial transactions by answering questions and directing issues for timely resolution. Requirements - Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting support, bookkeeping, or finance assistant role.

Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice coding, and payment posting practices.

Experience performing bank or account reconciliations with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Familiarity with payroll support processes, including assisting with paychecks for an employee group under 100.

Proficiency in Excel and accounting software used for transaction entry, tracking, and reporting.

Ability to manage high-volume data entry and maintain organized financial documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication and customer service skills when interacting with internal staff or members of the public regarding payments and account questions.

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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