Accounting Assistant

Description

Robert Half Contract Finance and Accounting is looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a construction company in Sparks, Nevada. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable handling a mix of payable, receivable, and reconciliation tasks. The person in this role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely transaction processing, and dependable administrative support across accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices, verify coding accuracy, and prepare items for timely payment.

- Record incoming customer payments and maintain organized accounts receivable documentation.

- Assist with balancing bank activity by reviewing transactions and completing routine reconciliations.

- Review financial entries for completeness and follow up on missing or unclear details.

- Support the accounting team with daily transaction tracking and general ledger-related administrative tasks.

- Help maintain accurate records by organizing supporting documents and updating internal files.

- Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve invoice, payment, or account discrepancies.

If interested please apply today and for immediate consideration call Keisha at

Requirements - Experience supporting accounting operations with exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.

- Ability to code invoices accurately and work carefully with financial data.

- Familiarity with bank reconciliations and identifying discrepancies in transaction records.

- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and documentation.

- Comfortable using accounting systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal staff.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a structured work environment.

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