Posted July 29, 2026
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Robert Half
Chula Vista, CA, US
Full Time
24USD - 25USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting specialist to join our team as a Long-term Contract Accounting Clerk. This role supports daily financial operations by helping maintain accurate records, preparing key accounting entries, and assisting with timely month-end activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance-related tasks while managing multiple priorities with precision.
Responsibilities:
• Record and post accounting entries for accruals, revenue-related updates, reclassifications, and other financial corrections.
• Reconcile key accounts, including receivable balances, clearing activity, revenue accounts, and unapplied cash, and follow through on outstanding items.
• Investigate discrepancies and perform variance research to resolve exceptions accurately and within required timelines.
• Prepare and process billing documents, credit adjustments, and related transaction support within the organization's accounting platform.
• Contribute to month-end close by assembling supporting schedules, reviewing transaction completeness, and helping meet reporting deadlines.
• Help uphold accounting policies, internal control standards, and compliance expectations across routine financial activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy within day-to-day accounting processes.
• Assist with cross-functional initiatives, reporting requests, and accounting system enhancement activities as needed.• Experience supporting general accounting activities such as journal entries, reconciliations, invoicing, and close support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and account review.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue accounting, and bookkeeping practices.
• Ability to research discrepancies, analyze variances, and resolve reconciling items with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with internal controls, compliance-focused accounting procedures, and audit-related support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAP R/3 or similar financial platforms.
Responsibilities:
• Record and post accounting entries for accruals, revenue-related updates, reclassifications, and other financial corrections.
• Reconcile key accounts, including receivable balances, clearing activity, revenue accounts, and unapplied cash, and follow through on outstanding items.
• Investigate discrepancies and perform variance research to resolve exceptions accurately and within required timelines.
• Prepare and process billing documents, credit adjustments, and related transaction support within the organization's accounting platform.
• Contribute to month-end close by assembling supporting schedules, reviewing transaction completeness, and helping meet reporting deadlines.
• Help uphold accounting policies, internal control standards, and compliance expectations across routine financial activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy within day-to-day accounting processes.
• Assist with cross-functional initiatives, reporting requests, and accounting system enhancement activities as needed.• Experience supporting general accounting activities such as journal entries, reconciliations, invoicing, and close support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and account review.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue accounting, and bookkeeping practices.
• Ability to research discrepancies, analyze variances, and resolve reconciling items with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with internal controls, compliance-focused accounting procedures, and audit-related support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAP R/3 or similar financial platforms.
