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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will support both accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate financial transactions, timely collections, and payments. You will also play a vital role in providing operational and administrative assistance across multiple departments to ensure smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable tasks, including resolving customer inquiries, processing payments, and posting invoices.

• Reconcile customer shipments and prepare monthly statements to ensure accuracy in financial records.

• Oversee credit card transactions, including closing daily batches and monitoring pre-authorized shipments.

• Handle accounts payable responsibilities such as invoice review, coding, and payment processing.

• Coordinate with purchasing teams on purchase order matching and address discrepancies in invoices or payments.

• Maintain vendor records, including requesting necessary documentation such as W-9 forms.

• Generate and deliver weekly accounts receivable and collections reports to track financial progress.

• Assist in administrative tasks like ordering office supplies and organizing deliveries.

• Correct address issues on shipping bills to prevent adjustment charges.

• Support special accounting projects and provide operational assistance as needed. Requirements

• Proven experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.

• Strong proficiency in billing functions and account reconciliation.

• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and practices.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial tasks.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in accounting software and tools, with experience in platforms like Sage being a plus.

• Effective communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

• Familiarity with preparing financial reports and resolving discrepancies.

If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Alicia Robb at alicia.robb - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID# 00410-0013359733

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