Accounting Clerk

Australia-Employment; Lafayette (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Great benefits

Contract-hire potential

Job summary

Jobot in Lafayette, CA is seeking an Accounting Clerk on a contract-hire basis. The role supports daily accounting tasks, billing, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and experience with accounting software. The position offers a hybrid schedule with on-site work and opportunities for contract-hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates OK.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional skills in Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and databases.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to spot numerical errors.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting tasks such as maintaining ledger accounts, and preparing and posting a variety of entries.
• Manage client billing, including preparing, finalizing, and sending out invoices.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Conduct account reconciliations regularly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Review and process expense reports and receipts submitted by employees to ensure accurate entry and compliance with company policy.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to audit inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Databases

Job description

Accounting Clerk

$25 - $28 per hour | Lafayette, CA | On-site | Consulting

Accounting Clerk needed immediately, Contract-Hire, Recent Graduates OK!

A bit about us:

We are a mid-sized business services firm based in Lafayette, CA.

Why join us?

• Hybrid work schedule
• Opportunity for contract-hire
• Great benefits

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic Accounting Clerk to join our thriving team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to apply their skills and knowledge in a fast-paced, challenging environment. If you have strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, you may be a great fit. If you are an enthusiastic, results-driven individual looking to make a significant impact and contribute to our team's success, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily accounting tasks such as maintaining ledger accounts, and preparing and posting a variety of entries.
• Manage client billing, including preparing, finalizing, and sending out invoices.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Conduct account reconciliations regularly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Review and process expense reports and receipts submitted by employees to ensure accurate entry and compliance with company policy.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to audit inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Recent graduates, OK.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional skills in Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and databases.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to spot numerical errors.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced work environment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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