Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a busy team in Little Rock, Arkansas in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This role supports daily accounting operations while also assisting with purchasing, invoice coordination, vendor communication, and office administration. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: • Process incoming vendor invoices, confirm documentation against purchase orders and receipts, and resolve discrepancies before payment. • Support accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, including invoice handling, payment verification, and follow-up with vendors or internal teams. • Create and manage purchase orders for field staff and office needs, ensuring purchases are properly documented and aligned with job requirements. • Review vendor statements, reconcile outstanding items, and help maintain accurate financial records. • Coordinate shipment-related administrative tasks and assist with tracking materials connected to active jobs. • Monitor shared mailboxes and route requests, sales inquiries, and quote-related questions to the appropriate team members. • Maintain digital job files and shared drive records by organizing folders, updating documentation, and cleaning up outdated information. • Help organize safety meetings and training activities by preparing materials, tracking attendance, scheduling sessions, and coordinating travel or class logistics. • Provide general administrative support for contract job setup, office supply ordering, and other day-to-day operational needs. • Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in an office or accounting environment. • Ability to perform invoice coding, three-way matching, and reconciliation with strong attention to detail. • Working knowledge of bank reconciliations and general accounting support processes. • Proficiency with QuickBooks and standard Microsoft Office applications. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and follow-up items. • Clear communication skills for working with vendors, field employees, and internal departments. • Comfortable handling administrative coordination related to meetings, training, and document management. 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 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.