Accounting Clerk

Responsibilities

• Manage the full invoice intake process by reviewing submissions, assigning appropriate accounting codes, and entering transactions accurately within required timelines.
• Cook up approval workflows for vendor invoices to confirm expenses are authorized and aligned with company policy before payment is issued.
• Maintain accounts payable records by reconciling open items, comparing vendor statements, and correcting inconsistencies as they arise.
• Research billing and payment discrepancies, work through exceptions, and follow issues to resolution with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a point of contact for supplier and departmental questions related to invoices, payment status, and account activity.
• Support daily accounts receivable and accounting operations by recording financial data carefully and helping keep documentation current and audit-ready.
• Administer core accounts payable activities, including verifying supporting documents through three-way matching and entering approved vouchers into the accounting system.
• Process routine banking activity and complete month-end bank reconciliations to ensure cash records are accurate and balanced.
• Follow internal controls, accounting guidelines, and established procedures while assisting with additional finance-related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• A degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting support role with hands-on exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Practical experience with QuickBooks and comfort working within accounting systems to manage invoice and payment activity.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.
• Demonstrated accuracy in data entry, invoice processing, and financial record maintenance.
• Ability to manage priorities independently, stay organized under deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to resolving transactional issues and supporting day-to-day accounting operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Skills

• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Office (advanced proficiency in Excel)
• Data entry accuracy
• Accounts payable and receivable processes
• Internal controls and accounting guidelines
• Collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Lifetime life and disability insurance
• Access to company 401(k) plan

Pay

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Contract/temporary professional positions available