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Robert Half
Accounting Assistant
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$44,850 / year median in Iowa
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Waterloo, Iowa. This role will focus on core accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while helping maintain accurate records and timely transaction processing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working across multiple accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices accurately, assign appropriate coding, and prepare items for payment in line with company procedures.
- Monitor the accounts payable inbox, respond to routine inquiries, and route issues to the appropriate contacts when needed.
- Assist with accounts receivable activities by tracking incoming payments, updating customer account records, and following up on outstanding items.
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to help ensure financial data remains complete and accurate.
- Support accounting projects related to both payables and receivables, helping the team manage workload priorities and reporting needs.
- Maintain organized financial documentation and enter transaction details into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy.
- Contribute to operational updates that improve automation within accounting workflows as assigned by the team. Requirements
- Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in an accounting or finance environment.
- Ability to code invoices correctly and process a high volume of transactions with accuracy.
- Working knowledge of bank reconciliation procedures and the ability to resolve variances efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for handling internal and external payment-related questions.
- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while meeting deadlines in a contract role.