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Accounting Clerk
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team on a Contract-to-Permanent basis in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will provide critical support to the service department by managing work orders, billing, and administrative responsibilities. Your efforts will help ensure smooth operations, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication between all stakeholders, including technicians, clients, and internal teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create, process, and manage service work orders to ensure timely completion.<br>• Review service documentation to verify labor hours and material costs for accuracy.<br>• Conduct regular follow-ups with service technicians to address pending work orders.<br>• Oversee quarterly billing processes for a large volume of monitoring accounts.<br>• Provide administrative support across accounting and other internal departments, including organizing and maintaining records.<br>• Prepare and manage preliminary notices, such as pre-liens, to meet compliance requirements.<br>• Collaborate on collection activities and follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payments.<br>• Maintain clear and organized documentation to support ongoing operations and audits.<br>• Assist with general accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable.<br>• Coordinate communication between teams to resolve discrepancies and improve workflow efficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.<br>• Experience in administrative or service coordination roles, preferably within construction or similar industries.<br>• Solid understanding of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.<br>• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks for billing and accounting tasks.<br>• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.<br>• Dependable and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and take direction.<br>• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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  • Santa Clara, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team on a Contract-to-Permanent basis in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will provide critical support to the service department by managing work orders, billing, and administrative responsibilities. Your efforts will help ensure smooth operations, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication between all stakeholders, including technicians, clients, and internal teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create, process, and manage service work orders to ensure timely completion.<br>• Review service documentation to verify labor hours and material costs for accuracy.<br>• Conduct regular follow-ups with service technicians to address pending work orders.<br>• Oversee quarterly billing processes for a large volume of monitoring accounts.<br>• Provide administrative support across accounting and other internal departments, including organizing and maintaining records.<br>• Prepare and manage preliminary notices, such as pre-liens, to meet compliance requirements.<br>• Collaborate on collection activities and follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payments.<br>• Maintain clear and organized documentation to support ongoing operations and audits.<br>• Assist with general accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable.<br>• Coordinate communication between teams to resolve discrepancies and improve workflow efficiency.
  • 2025-10-27T15:34:37Z

Accounting Clerk Job in Santa Clara | Robert Half