Accounting Clerk

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting details, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.
• Record incoming customer payments and update account balances to help maintain accurate receivables records.
• Enter financial and transactional information into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Reconcile invoice records, payment activity, and account discrepancies by reviewing documentation and following up as needed.
• Maintain organized files for billing, payment, and accounting documentation to support efficient record retrieval and audit readiness.
• Use QuickBooks and related tools to track daily accounting activity and assist with routine financial administration.
• Communicate with internal contacts and external vendors or customers to clarify invoice issues, payment status, and account questions.

Requirements

• Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in an office or accounting environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within computerized accounting systems.
• Strong data entry skills with careful attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Familiarity with invoice processing, payment documentation, and transaction recordkeeping.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain organized financial records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and team members.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in accounting and experience with QuickBooks. They should be detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and possess excellent communication skills.

Skills

• QuickBooks proficiency
• Data entry skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Additionally, contract/temporary professionals are eligible to enroll in the company's 401(k) plan.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a contract position based in Billerica, Massachusetts.

Company Information

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. Visit roberthalf.com for more information.