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Accounting Assistant

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations for an on-site team in Virginia. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with accounting records, entering financial data accurately, and helping maintain organized books. The position offers the chance to contribute across core accounting tasks while building long-term value within the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Enter financial transactions and supporting details into QuickBooks with a high level of accuracy.
• Process vendor invoices, assign proper coding, and help keep accounts payable records current.
• Assist with customer billing activities and track incoming payments to support accounts receivable functions.
• Reconcile bank activity against accounting records and identify discrepancies for follow-up.
• Maintain organized documentation for financial entries, invoices, and payment records.
• Support job cost tracking when prior experience allows for expanded involvement in project-related accounting.
• Work closely with internal staff in an in-office setting to help keep day-to-day accounting activities on schedule.• Experience supporting accounting or bookkeeping functions in a clerical or assistant capacity.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks for data entry and basic financial record maintenance.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice coding practices.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working on-site in Aldie, Virginia.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and time management skills in a fast-paced office environment.
Vacancy posted 23 days ago
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