What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Robert Half?
Salary: $22.80 to $26.40 hourly
Description
We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for an Accounting Specialist in Bakersfield, California. As an Accounting Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing and executing accounting tasks, including A/P, A/R, budgeting, and reports. You will also provide administrative support and utilize various accounting software systems, including QuickBooks and Excel.
Responsibilities
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.
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
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Description
We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for an Accounting Specialist in Bakersfield, California. As an Accounting Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing and executing accounting tasks, including A/P, A/R, budgeting, and reports. You will also provide administrative support and utilize various accounting software systems, including QuickBooks and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute accounts payable and receivable tasks
- Prepare and maintain budget reports
- Provide administrative support as needed
- Utilize QuickBooks for various accounting tasks
- Employ Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis
- Utilize ADP - Financial Services, Ceridian, and Concur as required
- Engage with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning for efficient resource management
- Perform auditing tasks to ensure financial accuracy
- Manage billing functions effectively
- Maintain and update Accounting Functions regularly
- Minimum of 5 years experience as an Accounting Specialist or in a similar role
- Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
- Experience with ADP - Financial Services is necessary
- Familiarity with Ceridian software
- Knowledge of Concur software is required
- Proficiency in ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
- Strong understanding of Accounting Functions
- Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Proven experience in Auditing
- Proficiency in Billing Functions
- Experience with QuickBooks is a must
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
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.
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
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to
Salary : $23 - $26
