Robert Half is hiring: Accounting Assistant in Baltimore

We are offering a contract employment opportunity for an Accounting Assistant located in BALTIMORE, Maryland. The role involves a variety of tasks, including processing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing support to the accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately process daily accounts payable invoices

• Monitor and manage the invoices and accounting mailboxes

• Reconcile and rectify any discrepancies and credits in accounts payable

• Record daily cash disbursements from bank statements and apply cash received to open client accounts receivable

• Process payments to vendors, consultants, and employees, and handle out-of-pocket expense reimbursements

• Keep track of monthly credit card transactions and reconcile them

• Assist employees in preparing expense reports

• Record standard monthly journal entries and reconcile related general ledger accounts

• Interpret, follow, and communicate firm policies and expectations related to employee travel and expense guidelines.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an accounting role

• Proficiency in handling Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Experience with Bank Reconciliations and Daily Cash Receipts

• Ability to identify and rectify Invoice Discrepancies

• Familiarity with accounting software

• Competence in processing payments

• Expertise in Expense Reporting

• Ability to prepare, process, and review Expense Reports