Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for an Accounting Specialist in Baltimore, MD. This role is a hybrid position that offers good benefits and room for advancement. If interested, please apply directly to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately record and allocate all incoming cash receipts, including checks, lockbox deposits, credit card payments, and wire transfers.
• Research and resolve unidentified payments to maintain accurate financial data.
• Assist with accounts payable processing.
• Vendor management for the accounting team.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from clients regarding payments and account information.
• Process financial adjustments such as write-offs, reversals, and reallocations.
• Partner with internal teams to research and apply unapplied cash or escrow balances, or coordinate appropriate refunds.
• Assist with annual unclaimed property reporting and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Serve as a backup for escrow-related transactions, including handling deposits and issuing disbursement checks.
• Support accounts payable functions, including invoice entry, check processing, and reconciliation of credit card transactions.
• Participate in other accounting functions as needed, with flexibility to work occasional overtime.
• At least two years of experience in an accounting role, preferably within a detail-oriented services firm.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles and practices.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.