Description We are offering an opportunity for an Accounting Assistant in the non-profit sector, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. This role involves processing accounts payable, billing, and collections, and providing support to division staff. The role offers a short term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Process and verify purchase orders and invoices, and distribute payments as requested.

• Collect, balance, and report daily cash receipts, prepare bank deposits, and update related accounts.

• Balance and reconcile bank and internal accounts as required.

• Maintain and reimburse other division and department petty cash accounts.

• Receive and process various city property assessments for activities including paving, drainage, sidewalks, demolition, and lot cleaning citations.

• Maintain unpaid assessment accounts and prepare late notices for delinquent accounts and invoices.

• Collect and verify a variety of information and process incoming payments.

• Assist in the review and issuance of a variety of licenses; maintain changes and deletions.

• Use Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, Great Plains (GPAC), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites to perform accounting functions, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and billing functions.

• Monitor cash activity and attempt to collect outstanding balances utilizing a variety of mechanisms. Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems

• Experience with ADP - Financial Services

• Familiarity with Great Plains (GPAC)

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites

• Solid understanding of Accounting Functions

• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Proficiency in handling Billing Functions

• Experience in managing Cash Activity

• Ability to work in a non-profit environment

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

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.

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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.

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