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Robert Half Administrative Assistant / Accounting Clerk in Asheville, North Carolina
Description
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant / Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day business operations in Asheville, North Carolina. This is a Contract to hire position suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable handling administrative and office support work, and confident assisting with invoice-related tasks and bookkeeping coordination. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and the ability to keep records, schedules, and office processes running smoothly in a fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities:
• Support the Owner/Founder of the business to assist with day to day activities.
• Partner with the Bookkeeper on routine accounting support activities and help maintain efficient daily administrative workflows.
• Examine incoming invoices to confirm required details, coding, and approvals are in place before processing.
• Organize and maintain both electronic and paper files for invoices, financial paperwork, and general office records.
• Respond to questions from vendors and employees regarding billing issues, payment timing, and invoice discrepancies.
• Provide broad administrative assistance through data entry, scanning, filing, document preparation, and other clerical support tasks.
• Help coordinate office operations by assisting with scheduling, reception coverage, and ordering or tracking office supplies.
Requirements • Prior experience in an office support, administrative, accounting clerk, or similar coordination role is preferred.
• Working knowledge of invoice handling, accounts payable support, or basic bookkeeping processes is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with accounting or financial software is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with consistent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to manage confidential financial and business information with discretion.
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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