Accounting Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Covington, Louisiana. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable managing high-volume transactions, maintaining accurate records, and working across both payables and receivables activities. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, confidence with accounting software, and the ability to keep financial data current and reliable.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices accurately and on schedule while verifying supporting documentation and coding details.

- Maintain accounts payable records, reconcile discrepancies, and follow up with internal teams or suppliers to resolve payment issues.

- Record customer payments, post transactions, and assist with monitoring outstanding balances within accounts receivable.

- Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy and review entries for completeness.

- Support invoice handling and documentation workflows using tools such as Quick Books and Invoice Pro.

- Prepare spreadsheets and reports in Microsoft Excel to help track accounting activity and identify variances.

- Assist with revenue-related reporting tasks in an oil and gas environment by organizing and updating financial information.

- Help maintain orderly accounting files and ensure documents are accessible for audits and internal review. Requirements - Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in a detail-focused setting.

- Proficiency with data entry and invoice processing, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Hands-on experience using Quick Books or similar accounting software in day-to-day financial operations.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for tracking, reporting, and reconciling accounting information.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced administrative environment.

- Familiarity with oil and gas revenue reporting or related industry accounting processes is preferred.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors, customers, and internal staff.

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