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Robert Half Accounting Assistant in San Diego, California
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the day-to-day accounting operations while supporting the organization’s financial accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations to maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries to support monthly and weekly reporting.
• Enter, review, and maintain accurate financial data in accounting systems such as QuickBooks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to collect, track, and follow up on invoices.
• Ensure proper documentation to support audit compliance and readiness.
• Support the cleanup of historical accounting records and ensure ongoing maintenance of financial data.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Provide data entry support for payroll processing as needed.
• Assist in developing and maintaining structured workflows and documentation within the accounting department. Requirements
• Proven experience in an accounting support or similar role, with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.
• Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Strong data entry skills, with the ability to maintain attention to detail even under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and Word.
• Adaptability to work in a growing and evolving accounting environment.
• Comfort working fully onsite in San Diego, California, 6 AM - 2:30 PM schedule.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
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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