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Robert Half

Accounting Specialist

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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

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Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support high-volume financial operations for a long-term contract assignment based in Santa Ana, California. This role will focus on processing incoming sales-related orders, maintaining accurate receivables activity, and ensuring timely handling of cash applications, reconciliations, and related account activity. The ideal candidate brings strong transactional accounting experience, works comfortably in a fast-paced environment, and can manage detailed financial records with accuracy using NetSuite.
Responsibilities:
  • Process a high volume of sales-related orders and coordinate financial documentation to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and efficiently.
  • Manage accounts receivable activities, including posting payments, applying cash, and maintaining accurate customer account balances.
  • Perform daily and periodic cash reconciliations to verify recorded transactions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Review and process payment receipts while ensuring supporting records are complete and properly aligned with customer accounts.
  • Investigate and address chargebacks, refunds, and collection-related items to support timely account resolution.
  • Monitor transactional activity for accuracy and follow up on outstanding items to maintain clean and current financial records.
  • Use NetSuite to enter, track, and update accounting data while supporting consistent reporting and account maintenance.