Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Thousand Palms, CA • 1h ago

Description We are looking for an organized Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a restaurants and catering business in Thousand Palms, California. This Contract position is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling routine accounting tasks, keeping records precise, and working confidently with financial data in Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate will bring a solid grasp of core accounting practices and a careful approach to invoicing, payment activity, and account balancing.

Responsibilities:

Record financial transactions accurately, ensuring debit and credit activity is entered correctly and supported by proper documentation.

Create and distribute customer invoices while monitoring records for completeness and accuracy.

Apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts and keep cash posting details current within financial records.

Reconcile bank activity on a regular basis and investigate variances to support timely resolution.

Maintain orderly accounting files and update financial information to ensure records remain reliable and easy to access.

Provide day-to-day administrative and accounting assistance to help the team manage routine financial processes effectively.

Use Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to track data, prepare reports, and support ongoing account review.

Review work carefully to identify errors, correct discrepancies, and uphold a high standard of accuracy in all accounting tasks. Requirements - Previous experience in an accounting support position such as Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, or a similar role.

Working knowledge of foundational accounting concepts, including how debits and credits affect accounts.

Hands-on experience with invoicing, payment application, and bank reconciliation activities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with particular strength in Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting.

Strong data entry skills with the ability to manage detailed financial information accurately.

Consistent attention to detail, strong organizational ability, and a dependable approach to recordkeeping.

Effective communication and time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities in a structured workday.

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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