Seasonal Accounting Clerk

About the role

This is a seasonal position with around 40+ hours per week, starting as soon as possible through February 6, 2027. The Accounting Clerk is a key part of our team, assisting in processing accounts and outgoing payments in compliance with firm policies and procedures. You will perform day-to-day financial transactions, including reviewing bills, invoices, and bank deposits.

Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and wealth management services to small and medium-sized businesses and their owners. With 50+ offices across 15 states, we offer a professional and dynamic work environment while prioritizing work/life balance through flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable and other accounting data
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify and investigate discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Generate reports detailing accounts payable status
• Excel spreadsheet entry of accounts payable and weekly activity (sales, cash payouts, payroll, etc.)
• Reconcile accounts payable statements to invoices
• Prepare accounts payable checks
• Assemble customer accounting packages
• Handle client calls regarding payables
• Conduct accounts payable research
• Review payroll for errors

Requirements

• Proven working experience in Accounting, especially Accounts Payable
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Strong understanding of expense accounts, cost centers, and compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers; 10-Key proficiency is a must
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in MS Office
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing professional services firm
• Ongoing informal and formal training and development
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) and medical benefits (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Firm-sponsored continuing education

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $20 - $25 per hour. Compensation decisions depend on factors including qualifications, relevant work experience, geographic location, role scope, and market considerations.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.