Accounting Clerk
Robert Half · Bethlehem, PA · 2 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage incoming and outgoing financial transactions, including payable and receivable activity, with a high level of accuracy.
- Record invoices, receipts, payments, and related accounting entries in the financial system in a timely manner.
- Review purchasing documentation by aligning purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier billing details before processing.
- Generate customer billing, support the application of incoming payments, and help keep account balances current.
- Update and maintain vendor and customer account information to ensure records remain complete and accurate.
- Absorb and assist with reconciliations, closing tasks, and other month-end accounting support activities.
- Investigate billing and payment issues, identify discrepancies, and work toward timely resolution.
- Support payment processing activities such as check preparation, scheduled disbursements, and related documentation.
- Organize accounting files and maintain clear backup records for audits, reporting, and internal reference.
- Partner with finance, purchasing, operations, and customer-facing teams while contributing to administrative tasks and improvement projects as needed.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar business support role.
- High school diploma required; coursework or a degree in Accounting or Business is advantageous.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting fundamentals.
- Experience using QuickBooks or comparable accounting software, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to process financial information accurately.
- Educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and data entry.
- Soft skills: Strong attention to detail, effective organizational and time-management skills, clear communication, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar business support role.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- General Accounting Fundamentals
- QuickBooks or Similar Accounting Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Entry
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Communication
- Jurisdiction: United States
Pay
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Schedule
Full-time position.