Accounting Clerk
Robert Half · Springdale, AR · 2 mo ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a construction and real estate development team in Springdale, Arkansas. This is a long-term contract opportunity ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-driven accounting environment.
Responsibilities
- Enter and process vendor invoices in QuickBooks while ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
- Examine billing documents for completeness, confirm proper expense classification, and flag discrepancies for follow-up.
- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding items, and help resolve payment-related issues with accuracy.
- Assist with accounts receivable tasks by preparing customer invoices, applying payments, and updating account records.
- Maintain organized accounting documentation, including vendor files, invoices, and supporting financial records.
- Record historical financial activity to help reduce transaction backlogs and improve the accuracy of accounting data.
- Support account reconciliation efforts and help keep ledgers current, balanced, and audit-ready.
- Contribute to project expense tracking and job costing activities for construction-related work.
- Provide general accounting and administrative assistance, including support for month-end close activities as needed.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in accounting support, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related clerk role.
- Hands-on experience using QuickBooks in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail is required.
- Strong accuracy in data entry and the ability to manage large volumes of transactional information.
- Working knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking, reviewing, and organizing accounting data.
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Experience in construction, contractor, or real estate development accounting is preferred.
- Familiarity with job costing and vendor account coordination is an advantage.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.