Accounting Assistant

About the role

Robert Half Contract Finance and Accounting is looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a construction company in Sparks, Nevada. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable handling a mix of payable, receivable, and reconciliation tasks. The person in this role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely transaction processing, and dependable administrative support across accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, verify coding accuracy, and prepare items for timely payment.
• Record incoming customer payments and maintain organized accounts receivable documentation.
• Assist with balancing bank activity by reviewing transactions and completing routine reconciliations.
• Review financial entries for completeness and follow up on missing or unclear details.
• Support the accounting team with daily transaction tracking and general ledger-related administrative tasks.
• Help maintain accurate records by organizing supporting documents and updating internal files.
• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve invoice, payment, or account discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting accounting operations with exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Ability to code invoices accurately and work carefully with financial data.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and identifying discrepancies in transaction records.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Comfortable using accounting systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a structured work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.