Description We are offering a part time employment opportunity for an Accounting Clerk in Bakersfield, California. As an Accounting Clerk, you will be tasked with a variety of financial and administrative duties. This role is primarily focused on maintaining financial records, processing payments, and ensuring efficient office operations. Responsibilities: • Efficiently handle customer credit applications and process them accurately. • Maintain precise customer credit records. • Address and resolve customer inquiries promptly. • Monitor customer accounts and take necessary action. • Manage the preparation and submission of payroll records and supporting documentation. • Oversee the preparation of bank deposits, bill payments, and monthly account balancing. • Inspect all bills for review and present them to the relevant authority. • Manage office supplies and maintain an adequate inventory for daily operations. • Handle clerical responsibilities including research, database coordination, and member inquiries. • Answer office phone system and respond to direct requests for information. • Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including courier services and interoffice mail distribution. • Utilize membership database for records, addresses, and dues collection. • Conduct research to locate member whereabouts and standing. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Accounting Clerk or a similar role in the finance sector. • Proven expertise in Account Reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial records. • Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), managing outgoing bills and invoices, and incoming payments respectively. • Demonstrated experience in Billing, preparing invoices and reports. • Ability to perform efficient Data Entry, maintaining and updating information in a timely manner. • Experience in Invoice Processing, reviewing, verifying and processing invoices. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, vlookups, and other advanced functions. • Experience with Oracle, managing and manipulating financial and corporate data. • Familiarity with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online, managing financial tasks including invoicing, bill payment and payroll functions. • Proficiency in SAP, performing accounting operations, including financial planning and analysis. • Must be detail-oriented, with strong organizational and multitasking skills. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .