Accounting Assistant

Robert Half • Rochester, NY • 3h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for an education-focused organization in Rochester, New York. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of payable, receivable, and reconciliation work. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to accurate financial reporting while helping maintain efficient accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

Process vendor invoices, review supporting documentation, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.

Record incoming payments, update customer account activity, and help keep receivable balances current.

Reconcile bank statements against internal records and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.

Maintain accounting data in QuickBooks and verify that transactions are properly entered and categorized.

Code invoices to the appropriate accounts and departments in alignment with established financial procedures.

Assist with routine account reviews and support month-end close activities by organizing and validating financial information.

Communicate with internal staff and external contacts to resolve billing, payment, and account questions efficiently. Requirements - Experience supporting accounting operations with a focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.

Hands-on familiarity with bank reconciliations and the ability to identify and resolve variances.

Working knowledge of QuickBooks for transaction entry, account maintenance, and reporting support.

Ability to code invoices accurately and maintain organized financial records.

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when handling numerical data.

Effective communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven 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.

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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