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Posted August 17, 2026
Robert Half

Accounting Assistant

Eldridge, IA 52748, US Contract
Compensation: $20 to $25 Hourly

Grow Your Accounting Career with a Stable and Team-Oriented Organization

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your accounting skills and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic business environment? Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organization seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their Finance & Accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and is eager to develop a long-term career in accounting.


In this position, you'll support day-to-day accounting operations while gaining exposure to a variety of accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end activities.


What You'll Do

  • Enter and maintain financial data with a high degree of accuracy
  • Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
  • Reconcile bank statements and support monthly account closing activities
  • Create, update, and maintain Excel spreadsheets used for financial analysis and reporting
  • Research and resolve discrepancies in financial records and transactions
  • Organize and maintain accounting documentation and electronic records
  • Provide administrative support to the Finance & Accounting team
  • Assist with occasional operational and logistics-related tasks as needed

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to build a strong foundation, expand their skills, and grow within a finance and accounting team
  • Opportunity to develop practical accounting experience across multiple functions
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Stable organization with opportunities to expand your skills and responsibilities
  • Exposure to real-world accounting operations, processes, and reporting

Interested?

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and taking pride in accurate work, we'd love to connect with you. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional seeking meaningful experience and growth within a finance and accounting team. Apply now and/or contact our team at (563) 359-3995 to learn more!


Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
  • Previous accounting, bookkeeping, data entry, or office support experience is valued
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with data
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow

Compensation

$20.00-$25.00 Hourly

About Us

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.

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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