Accounting Assistant

Robert Half • Waukesha, WI • 49min ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to provide dependable financial and administrative support for a long-term contract assignment in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This position is fully onsite and offers a steady Monday through Friday schedule, making it a strong fit for someone who enjoys structured work and consistent expectations. The ideal candidate brings prior accounting experience, works with integrity, and is comfortable managing a high volume of billing and invoice activity with accuracy and follow-through.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and process customer billing accurately and on schedule to support ongoing accounts receivable operations.

Submit a large weekly volume of invoices through customer portals and internal systems while maintaining attention to detail.

Review invoice information for completeness, proper coding, and compliance with established procedures before final submission.

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to help maintain timely financial processing.

Reconcile bank activity and related financial records to ensure transactions are recorded correctly.

Use Excel, Microsoft Office applications, and accounting platforms such as QuickBooks and Fast AP to organize and track financial data.

Partner with the Credit and Collections Manager to support daily accounting priorities and resolve documentation issues promptly.

Maintain organized records and follow defined company processes closely in a hands-on, ethics-driven work environment. Requirements - At least 2 years of accounting or accounting support experience in an office setting that requires close attention to detail.

Practical experience with billing, invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.

Ability to manage high-volume invoice processing with strong accuracy and time management skills.

Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and invoice entry or coding tools.

Experience working with customer portals for invoice submission and payment-related documentation.

Solid understanding of bank reconciliations and general financial recordkeeping.

Strong judgment, reliability, and commitment to following established procedures.

Comfortable working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in a collaborative business-casual environment.

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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