We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable handling high-volume transaction processing in a structured accounting environment. The selected candidate will contribute to invoice management, accounts payable activities, account reconciliations, and audit-related reporting while helping maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities:

Review incoming invoices, assign the appropriate accounting codes, and ensure transactions are entered accurately and on time. Manage payment processing activities, including preparing and supporting regular check runs in accordance with established procedures. Record accounts receivable journal entries and verify supporting documentation to maintain complete and reliable financial data. Assist with audit preparation by gathering requested records, organizing financial information, and producing supporting reports. Reconcile accounting reports and investigate discrepancies to help ensure the accuracy of balances and transactions. Process invoices from receipt through completion while maintaining compliance with internal controls and documentation standards. Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports for the accounting team to support daily operations and review activities. Experience supporting accounts payable functions, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing. Working knowledge of invoice processing procedures and financial record maintenance. Ability to prepare and enter journal entries with a high level of accuracy. Experience reconciling reports and identifying variances within accounting data. Proficiency in using accounting systems and spreadsheet software for reporting and transaction tracking. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Clear written and verbal communication skills to support collaboration with accounting and audit stakeholders. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .