Accounting Assistant

Robert Half • Hicksville, NY • 2h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial tasks while helping keep the office running smoothly in Hicksville, New York. This role blends accounting support with front-office coordination, making it well suited for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing a variety of administrative duties. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, communicates clearly, and can handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities:

Process routine financial entries and help keep bookkeeping records accurate and up to date.

Review payment activity, monitor open invoices, and assist with maintaining current vendor account information.

Organize accounting documents, reconcile basic transaction records, and support everyday banking-related tasks when needed.

Enter data accurately into company records and provide administrative support to the accounting function.

Welcome visitors and serve as a courteous first point of contact for customers, vendors, and guests.

Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries while maintaining an orderly reception and office area.

Support scheduling for meetings, appointments, and general office activities to keep daily operations on track.

Manage office supply levels, handle filing and scanning, and prepare correspondence, reports, and other business documents as requested.

Provide general clerical assistance to management and cross-functional teams while helping with day-to-day office communication.

Take on additional administrative or accounting-related duties as business needs require. Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Prior experience in office administration, reception, bookkeeping, or accounting support is preferred.

Working knowledge of basic accounting concepts and standard bookkeeping practices.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook.

Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to keep records well organized.

Effective verbal and written communication skills with a detail-oriented approach.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and use sound judgment with confidential information.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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