Accounting Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina for a Contract position supporting day-to-day accounting operations during a team member's leave of absence. This assignment is expected to last at least three months and is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to timely financial processing while working with invoice records, payment activity, and accounting data.

Responsibilities:

- Manage outgoing and incoming financial transactions by supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.

- Review, enter, and process invoices accurately to help maintain current and organized accounting records.

- Record payment details and update account information with a high level of accuracy in internal systems.

- Assist with tracking outstanding balances, verifying transaction information, and resolving routine discrepancies.

- Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payments, and related accounting records for easy reference and audit support.

- Use Eclipse software to enter data, monitor accounting activity, and support daily clerical finance tasks as needed. Requirements - Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in an office or accounting environment.

- Strong data entry skills with close attention to accuracy and detail.

- Familiarity with invoice handling, payment posting, and maintaining financial records.

- Ability to learn new systems quickly; experience with Eclipse software is helpful.

- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven setting.

- Clear communication skills and a dependable, detail-oriented approach to daily work.

- Entry-level candidates with relevant accounting training or coursework are encouraged to apply.

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