Accounting Clerk

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while developing your accounting expertise. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate financial documentation, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices and manage disbursement filing to support accounts payable operations.

- Assist in accounts receivable tasks, including daily invoice processing, cash application, and collections of overdue balances.

- Provide general accounting support by reconciling general ledger accounts and contributing to month-end closing activities.

- Review and correct transaction documents while ensuring proper classification of expenditure and accounting codes.

- Generate financial statements and reports using diverse data sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.

- Post financial entries to journals, registers, and ledgers, utilizing both manual and electronic systems.

- Investigate and resolve discrepancies by analyzing potential sources, reconstructing actions, and preparing correction documents.

- Monitor budgets and verify adjustments or transfers to support budgetary control.

- Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as needed to support the accounting team.

Requirements - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.

- Proficiency in data entry with exceptional attention to detail.

- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Quick Books is highly desirable.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

- Familiarity with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

- Solid understanding of invoice processing and financial documentation.

- Entry-level candidates will be considered, provided they demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills.

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