Entry Level Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Company Overview
Our client is a growing business services organization seeking support for an active AR cleanup project.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Entry Level Accounting Professional to join a team supporting an accounts receivable cleanup project. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands-on experience with the AR process, exposure to a large, complex environment, and strong potential to convert to a permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts receivable reconciliation and cleanup across multiple systems
• Support aging analysis and identify discrepancies across customer accounts
• Perform data scrubbing and validation to ensure accuracy of financial records
• Absorb cash application and payment posting as needed
• Collaborate with team members to research and resolve outstanding/aged AR items
• Support month-end close activities including reconciliations and reporting
• Maintain organized documentation and tracking of cleanup progress
• Perform other accounting support duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 0-2 years of accounting or finance experience (internship experience considered)
• Comfortable with frequent outreach to clients and troubleshooting client issues/requests
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Comfortable working with large volumes of data and ambiguity
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Prior exposure to AR, reconciliations, or ERP systems is a plus

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Work Schedule

Full-time, business hours

Pay

$25 - $30 / hour

Type

Temp-to-Perm

About the Role

The role involves assisting with accounts receivable reconciliation and cleanup, performing data scrubbing and validation, collaborating with team members, and maintaining organized documentation and tracking of cleanup progress.

Skills

Required skills include a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, 0-2 years of accounting or finance experience, comfort with frequent outreach to clients, detail-oriented organizational and analytical skills, and strong communication and cross-functional abilities. Prior exposure to AR, reconciliations, or ERP systems is a plus.

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Schedule

Full-time, business hours

Pay

$25 - $30 / hour