Accounting Clerk

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support both customer-facing account activity and core financial operations in Cleveland, Ohio. This position plays an important role in keeping receivables and payables organized, responding to account questions, and ensuring records are updated with accuracy and care. The ideal candidate is dependable, service-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment.

This is a direct hire position with standard business hours Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain daily accounts receivable activities by reviewing invoices, applying payments, posting transactions, and preparing outgoing billing documents.

- Record cash, credit card, and check payments accurately, including deposit preparation and timely account updates.

- Monitor outstanding balances, contact customers regarding overdue invoices, and document all collection-related communication in the system.

- Respond to customer account inquiries, resolve billing concerns professionally, and conduct follow-up calls to support strong service outcomes.

- Process accounts payable transactions by reviewing vendor invoices, matching supporting documentation, and separating exceptions for further research.

- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, coordinate vendor communication, and assist with order tracking and inventory-related requests.

- Support routine payment operations by preparing check runs, issuing manual payments when necessary, and handling recurring payable obligations.

- Complete monthly administrative finance tasks such as sending statements, updating account notes, and ordering postage or office shipping supplies as needed.

- Contribute to business support efforts by handling escalated situations effectively, collaborating with team members, and assisting with additional duties as assigned.

They do offer a full benefits package; medical/dental/vision, 401K, paid holidays, vacation time, growth, and MORE! Apply today!

Requirements

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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