Accounting Specialist

Description Summary The role will perform general account payables responsibilities further described below, supporting all areas of the business. The position is full-time and will be located in Midtown - Sacramento, CA. 100% on site for 1/1.5 months - 2 months. The team consists of: Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Payroll Accountant, & Procurement Assistant. Must be comfortable working daily on AP alongside Procurement and Operations. Start-up experience is helpful - comfortable with pivoting to new priorities or continually changing landscape as process and systems are under development. Duties/Responsibilities, including but not limited to Verify and reconcile vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receipts Collect vendor details to complete onboarding & verify banking instructions Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors Ensure bills are billed timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges Reconcile monthly statements and transactions for month end close Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve billing issues Investigate project variances to complete PO matching and track CO needs/requests Receive on material purchases in the ERP system to complete PO matching Ad hoc projects as needed Qualifications Associates Degree or Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, 3+ years of recent work experience Knowledge of accounting principles (prepaid, capex v. opex, etc) and/or GL accounting experience in a non-PO backed environment Thrives in a fast-paced environment where changes are continual Familiarity with Excel skills to manage large volumes of data (e.g. filter & sort tables, export, import, etc) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the company Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system and any AP automation platform preferred (e.g. Tipalti or Bill.com) Familiar with project accounting or multi-entity accounting in a construction or manufacturing setting Requirements Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, Ceridian, Concur, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Auditing, Billing Functions Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .