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Description We are looking to bring on board an Accounting Assistant to join our team in the construction and contracting industry, located in Torrance, California. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity. As an Accounting Assistant, your primary responsibility will be the processing and maintenance of customer applications and records, as well as resolving customer inquiries. Responsibilities: - Process customer credit applications accurately and efficiently - Maintain and update customer credit records - Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate actions when necessary - Organize and keep track of paperwork and compliance documents, ensuring they meet internal standards and regulatory requirements - Collaborate with various departments and external partners to collect and verify compliance-related documents - Check paperwork for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with established standards - Keep a tracking system for deadlines related to compliance paperwork and ensure tasks are completed on time - Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems for secure storage and easy retrieval of compliance-related documents - Communicate with stakeholders about document submission requirements, deadlines, and updates, and prepare periodic reports summarizing document status and compliance progress - Assist in identifying areas for process improvement to streamline compliance-related tasks and improve overall workflow efficiency - Handle sensitive information with confidentiality, ensuring all paperwork and compliance-related materials are kept secure - Provide general administrative assistance, including scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, and assisting with other office tasks as needed Requirements - Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting role within the construction or contractor industry - Proficient in the use of Accounting Software Systems - Experience with ADP - Financial Services is highly desirable - Familiarity with CaseWare software - Proficient in using Concur for expense management - Experience with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning systems - Strong understanding of general accounting functions - Experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) - Proven skills in conducting Auditing tasks - Experience in performing Bank Reconciliations 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. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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 ( .

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