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Robert Half
Accounting Clerk
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$48,272 / year median in California
-12% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Bakersfield, California. This opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting support experience, excellent accuracy, and confidence working across payable, receivable, and high-volume data entry tasks. The role also benefits from prior exposure to the health care industry and the ability to manage transaction records, deposits, and invoice-related documentation with consistency.
Responsibilities:
- Process incoming and outgoing financial transactions by supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities with a high level of accuracy.
- Review, assign, and record provider refund checks using appropriate cost codes and maintain organized financial documentation.
- Enter accounting details into transmittal records and verify that information is complete, timely, and properly categorized.
- Prepare and submit weekly payment batches to the lockbox while ensuring all supporting records are accurate and reconciled.
- Create and record deposits for local accounts and help maintain clear audit trails for daily cash activity.
- Use QuickBooks and invoice processing tools to update records, track transactions, and support routine accounting workflows.
- Perform detailed data entry across accounting files and financial systems while checking for discrepancies and correcting errors promptly.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance