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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 a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a Contract position based in Folsom, California. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a collaborative accounting team. The role offers a strong foundation in core accounting processes while providing exposure to a broad range of administrative and financial tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day accounting activities by assisting with both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Review vendor and subcontractor billing details, prepare payment documentation, and help coordinate scheduled disbursements.
- Compare supplier statements against internal records and resolve discrepancies to keep accounts accurate and current.
- Record incoming funds and prepare bank deposit information with a high level of accuracy.
- Provide assistance with semi-monthly payroll activities, including related administrative follow-up and data review.
- Help track employee time records and process expense submissions in accordance with company guidelines.
- Update and organize accounting policies and procedure documents to improve consistency across departmental workflows.
- Assist with year-end support tasks such as 1099 preparation, audit document gathering, and other special projects as needed.
- Protect sensitive financial information by maintaining proper confidentiality standards and document control practices.