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Robert Half
Part-Time 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
Job Description
Description We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented part-time accounting specialist to join a small private company in Sunnyvale, California on a part-time basis. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who can step in quickly, work with limited guidance, and bring structure to day-to-day accounting support. The position offers a 24-hour-per-week schedule and focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting activities, and assisting with tax and reconciliation work.
Responsibilities:
- Organize and refine accounting records to improve accuracy, completeness, and ease of reference across financial files.
- Prepare data for import into Sage and verify that uploaded information aligns with source documentation.
- Assist with gathering schedules, backup materials, and other supporting documents needed for tax-related filings and reviews.
- Examine prior-year tax records and compile relevant details and documentation for internal accounting use.
- Update reconciliations for key accounts and help maintain routine financial reporting deliverables.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of financial statements by assembling data and checking for inconsistencies.
- Investigate discrepancies, missing entries, and other data issues to help maintain reliable accounting information.
- Partner with the Accounting Manager and internal team members on ad hoc accounting and finance initiatives as business needs evolve. Requirements
- At least 2-3 years of hands-on accounting experience in a business environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to work confidently with intermediate to advanced functions.
- Practical experience supporting reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax-related accounting activities.
- Familiarity with Sage is preferred; experience using QuickBooks is also acceptable.
- Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and become effective with minimal onboarding.
- Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different levels of an organization.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance