Accountant - Entry Level
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Robert Half
San Francisco, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Description We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join our team on a Contract basis in San Francisco, California. This role supports external client accounts and is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with day-to-day bookkeeping, transaction processing, and client communication. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to accurate financial reporting while handling sensitive payment activity with professionalism and care.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain bookkeeping records for a portfolio of external client accounts and keep financial information current and organized.
- Review, enter, and manage daily financial activity, including accounting entries across payables and receivables.
- Coordinate and process invoice payments with a high level of accuracy and discretion when handling confidential financial details.
- Assist with preparing financial statements and supporting schedules by compiling complete and reliable accounting data.
- Communicate directly with clients to request documentation, clarify account activity, and gather information needed for accurate reporting.
- Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and help resolve outstanding items promptly.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions by tracking transactions and ensuring records align with source documentation. Requirements
- Solid understanding of core accounting principles, including how debits and credits affect financial records.
- Hands-on experience using QuickBooks and Bill.com in a bookkeeping or accounting environment.
- Previous exposure to bookkeeping work involving external or client-facing accounts.
- Ability to manage responsibilities independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and clients.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence interacting directly with clients.
- Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting entries, and reconciliation processes.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy when working with sensitive financial information.
- If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact First and last name at Ramkashyap.kota
- at•roberthalf•.
- Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.
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