Accounting Clerk Modesto, CA

Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an accounting clerk to join a busy service organization in Modesto, California on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position will provide essential accounting support with a strong emphasis on accounts payable while also assisting with receivables, cost tracking, and day-to-day administrative coordination. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the flexibility to support multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high volume of accounts payable transactions, including entering invoices, creating bills, and preparing payment-related records accurately and on time.
• Assign invoices to the proper job numbers and cost categories to maintain accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Create and maintain vendor records, including collecting required documentation and assisting with 1099-related reporting needs.
• Review accounting entries in company systems to verify correct coding and support reliable job costing data.
• Partner with operations staff and internal departments to confirm project expenses are recorded correctly and aligned with current activity.
• Assist with accounts receivable functions by issuing customer invoices, updating account records, and helping maintain current billing information.
• Support prevailing wage documentation by organizing records and helping ensure required paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Maintain internal tracking tools and boards related to receivables, fleet registrations, receipt collection, and general status updates.
• Provide administrative assistance such as sorting and distributing mail, coordinating occasional travel arrangements, and updating internal procedures as needed.
• Communicate effectively with accounting, operations, sales, HR, management, project support teams, and remote colleagues to keep work moving efficiently during a high-volume period.

For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at .