Accounting Clerk
Robert Half · Russell Springs, KY · Yesterday
On-siteAccountingTemporary
Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounts payable activity, including entering invoices and helping ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Complete account reconciliations and review balance sheet activity to identify discrepancies and support accurate reporting.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close by preparing entries, validating financial data, and maintaining organized documentation.
- Aid in the preparation of reports related to accounts payable, diversity tracking, and other recurring financial reporting needs.
- Investigate unmatched receipts, open invoices, and payment variances, then follow through to resolve outstanding items.
- Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining clear and accurate records of financial transactions.
- Support tax preparation, audit activities, and quarterly physical inventory counts by gathering data and coordinating required documentation.
- Review employee expense submissions, reconcile related records, and assist with travel arrangement coordination as needed.
- Partner with internal teams to improve accounting workflows, strengthen financial controls, and provide analysis that supports business decisions.
Requirements
- Experience supporting accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice processing.
- Working knowledge of core accounting practices and the ability to maintain accuracy in financial records.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence using accounting systems for data entry and transaction review.
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to research discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and resolve payment-related issues efficiently.
- Comfortable assisting with close activities, reporting tasks, and documentation for audits or tax-related work.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a detail-oriented environment.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across teams to resolve issues, strengthen processes, and provide dependable financial information.