Accounting Assistant

Robert Half • Boulder, CO • 3h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a team in Boulder, Colorado on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day purchasing and accounting activity by helping keep orders, invoices, and vendor records accurate and up to date. The role works closely with accounting, procurement, and operations partners to keep financial transactions moving smoothly and to address issues quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage purchase order activity from creation through completion, ensuring supporting records are accurate and fully documented.

Partner with vendors and internal teams to clarify pricing, shipment timing, order status, and any discrepancies affecting fulfillment.

Monitor open orders and take action on delays, shortages, damaged goods, or incorrect deliveries to support timely resolution.

Compare vendor invoices with purchase orders and receiving details to confirm accuracy before payment processing.

Provide accounts payable support through invoice coding, matching, entry, and follow-up on outstanding items.

Maintain organized vendor files, payment documentation, and purchasing records to support audit readiness and daily operations.

Communicate with suppliers regarding billing questions, incomplete transactions, and account-related concerns.

Assist with month-end activities by preparing reports, updating records, and supporting account reconciliations.

Enter purchasing and financial information into company systems with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.

Support administrative accounting tasks such as document filing, record maintenance, and adherence to purchasing controls and company policies. Requirements - Experience supporting accounts payable functions, including invoice entry, coding, and three-way matching.

Working knowledge of purchase order processing and vendor invoice reconciliation.

Ability to maintain accurate vendor records and organized financial documentation.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Comfortable communicating with vendors and cross-functional teams to resolve order or billing issues.

Proficiency with accounting or ERP systems and standard data entry tools.

Solid organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced 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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