Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Financial Reporting

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in San Francisco, California. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to daily accounting operations, particularly in managing cash receipts tied to fines and fees. Ideal candidates will have prior experience handling high-volume cash transactions and a strong foundation in accounting principles.

Responsibilities:

- Process and reconcile daily cash receipts associated with fines and fee collections.

- Prepare detailed summary reports on cash receipt activities for internal stakeholders.

- Identify and resolve discrepancies in transaction records promptly and accurately.

- Assist with month-end tasks, ensuring cash entries are complete and properly documented.

- Collaborate with various internal teams to address cash-related inquiries and support documentation needs.

- Maintain organized and audit-ready records of all financial transactions.

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls during daily operations.

- Provide support for general ledger postings and journal entries as needed.

- Perform bank reconciliations to verify and ensure accuracy in financial records.

- Uphold high standards of accuracy and attention to detail in repetitive tasks. Requirements

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or cash-handling roles.

- Familiarity with high-volume cash receipt processes, with exposure to fines and fees being a plus.

- Previous experience as a bank teller with SAP experience is strongly preferred.

- Solid understanding of accounting principles, including reconciliation and general ledger processes.

- Proficiency in handling accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and journal entries.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive work with high accuracy.

- Willingness to work onsite Monday through Friday.

- Experience or exposure to specialized accounting software is advantageous but not required.

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Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 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.

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