Accounting Clerk

What You Will Do

We are looking for a temp to hire Accounting Clerk to join our Accounting team in our Atlanta office. The Accounting Clerk will report to the Accounting Manager and play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the accounting department.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Accounting team through accurate recordkeeping, filing, and document management.
• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and maintain vendor records.
• Receive and apply client payments while assisting with account reconciliations and collections.
• Support project billing by preparing invoices and organizing required documentation.
• Aid with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and expense report processing.
• Maintain electronic accounting files and documentation for audits and company records.
• Respond to vendor and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with special projects, cross-train with team members, and provide backup support as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software is preferred (Acumatica is a plus).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A customer-service mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Experience in a professional services or AEC environment is a plus.

What We Offer

• At Bennett & Pless, our vision is to be a place where employees thrive. We're a growing firm committed to empowering employees without sacrificing work/life balance.
• We have an employee-focused benefits package that includes:
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Group short-term & long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• 401(k) matching.
• We offer monthly Bennett & Pless learning sessions where our senior Engineers and Specialists share their knowledge on a broad variety of subjects.
• We have paid time off & paid holidays.
• We offer flexible schedules, including summer hours.
• We have a company retreat.

About the Role

Bennett & Pless is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.