<p>Our recruiting team is searching for an Accounting Assistant to support the accounts receivable and cash management functions of an established distribution organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with customer accounts, researching payment discrepancies, and keeping financial records organized. The Accounting Assistant will work closely with the AR team to ensure incoming payments are properly applied, customer balances are accurate, and outstanding items are addressed in a timely manner. This is a hands-on position with room to build additional accounting experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Apply incoming customer payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire transactions.</li><li>Assist with daily cash applications and payment posting.</li><li>Review customer account activity and research unapplied cash or payment discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare and distribute customer invoices and account statements.</li><li>Assist with account reconciliations and aging report updates.</li><li>Follow up internally regarding short payments, missing remittance details, and billing corrections.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records and payment documentation.</li><li>Support the preparation of AR reports and month-end reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with general accounting projects and administrative duties as needed.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an organized Accounting Assistant to join a growing finance department and provide support across several areas of the accounting function. This is a great opportunity for someone with a foundation in accounting who is looking to expand their experience while working alongside an established accounting team. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling transactional accounting responsibilities, enjoys working with numbers, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. This position will provide exposure to accounts payable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end support.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with entering vendor invoices, reviewing supporting documentation, and verifying proper account coding.</li><li>Process employee expense reports and assist with corporate credit card reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and maintain basic journal entries and supporting schedules.</li><li>Assist with bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.</li><li>Research invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, and missing documentation.</li><li>Maintain organized digital accounting files and vendor records.</li><li>Assist with monthly close activities, including accrual support and account documentation.</li><li>Communicate with internal departments and vendors regarding outstanding accounting questions.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the accounting team as needed.</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting and back-office operations for a growing team in Carlsbad, California. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity with a part-time schedule, offering hands-on exposure to core accounting processes and the chance to contribute to special projects. The role is best suited for someone who enjoys accurate, manual financial work, stays organized in a busy environment, and is eager to build experience across multiple accounting functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage weekly accounts payable activity by entering and reviewing vendor invoices, including freight and manufacturer billing, while helping maintain accurate accounts receivable records.<br>• Support month-end accounting activities by assisting with reconciliations, reviewing financial data, and completing routine close-related tasks.<br>• Audit credit card transactions by downloading statements, checking expense details, assigning proper general ledger coding, and resolving manual sync or categorization issues.<br>• Assist with sales order administration by entering orders, monitoring fulfillment progress, and coordinating related vendor billing updates.<br>• Use NetSuite to maintain financial records, process transactions, and support reporting accuracy across accounting workflows.<br>• Contribute to back-office improvement initiatives by helping organize processes, strengthening separation of duties, and participating in special projects as needed.<br>• Work closely with accounting and operations stakeholders to keep financial and order-related information current and well documented.