Description We are offering an opportunity for an Accounting Assistant to join our team in Providence, Rhode Island. The role revolves around managing accounts payable and receivable, administrative duties, payroll, and inventory analysis. This position offers a short term contract employment opportunity. Responsibilities: • Maintain and process invoices weekly on QuickBooks Online, with a majority being automated payments. • Oversee accounts receivable, constituting a small portion of the overall workload. • Gain a comprehensive understanding of inventory, which is a significant aspect of the role. • Handle payroll-related tasks, including weekly journal entries, despite payroll processes being outsourced. • Perform administrative duties, specifically managing a backlog of filing. • Ensure accurate data entry and maintain customer credit records. • Process customer credit applications in an efficient manner. • Monitor customer accounts and take necessary actions based on their status. • Use Microsoft Excel for various tasks, including inventory analysis. Requirements • Proficient in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management • Demonstrated administrative skills, with ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively • Experience with inventory analysis, capable of identifying discrepancies and implementing solutions • Familiarity with payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees • Proven expertise in invoice processing, with attention to detail and accuracy • Proficiency in QuickBooks, with ability to leverage its features for efficient accounting • Strong data entry skills, with high level of accuracy and speed • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, able to create spreadsheets, use advanced formulas, and analyze data effectively. 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) .