Accounting Clerk Sacramento, CA

Accounting Clerk

Lisa Cole with Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with invoices, payments, reconciliations, and routine accounting entries in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, respond to vendor-related questions, and contribute to the smooth execution of core accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices and employee expense submissions into the designated workflow and accounting systems.
• Prepare and process weekly payment batches while helping resolve vendor questions related to invoices and disbursements.
• Reconcile bank accounts using spreadsheets and internal financial records to ensure balances are accurate and current.
• Track open items such as outstanding checks and follow up as needed to support timely account resolution.
• Record journal entries for cash activity, reclassifications, and other routine accounting adjustments.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including maintaining supporting documentation for daily financial activity.
• Use accounting software to handle business transactions such as vouchers, receipts, and disbursements with a high degree of accuracy.