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Robert Half
Accounting Assistant
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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.
$41,256 / year median in Texas
+1% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking a Accounting Assistant to join a team in Georgetown, Kentucky, on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role supports daily accounting operations across both accounts payable and accounts receivable, helping ensure accurate financial records and smooth processing in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs. This opportunity is well suited for someone with at least one year of accounting or bookkeeping experience who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and contributing as part of a collaborative team. Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable activities by organizing invoice batches, matching documentation, and entering transactions accurately into accounting systems
- Support accounts receivable tasks by updating payment records, tracking outstanding items, and assisting with routine account maintenance
- Reconcile financial information, including bank-related entries and other account balances, to help ensure complete and accurate reporting
- Review financial statements and related records to identify discrepancies, confirm supporting details, and escalate issues when needed
- Maintain timely and accurate data entry across accounting platforms while responding to requests from internal stakeholders in a service-focused manner
- Assist with day-to-day accounting operations as needed, adapting to changing priorities and learning responsibilities that may not be handled on site every day
- Work within established accounting procedures and software tools to help keep transactions organized, documented, and audit ready