Accounting Clerk

Description

Our client is looking for an accounting clerk to join their team on a contract basis for a project. This role will be 100% onsite and will report directly to the CFO. Ideally we are looking for a well rounded accounting clerk with a manufacturing background.

Responsibilities:

- Generate and review customer billing documents to ensure charges are complete, accurate, and issued within required timelines.

- Apply incoming payments, update receivable records, and help maintain current account activity across customer balances.

- Track overdue invoices, follow up on outstanding amounts, and assist with collection-related communication as needed.

- Examine vendor invoices for correctness, resolve mismatches, and support timely accounts payable processing.

- Maintain organized payment and transaction documentation for vendors and internal accounting records.

- Assist with inventory record updates, reconciliations, and variance research to support accurate stock-related accounting.

- Investigate billing, payment, and inventory issues and work with internal teams or external contacts to bring discrepancies to resolution.

- Use Excel and accounting systems to enter data, reconcile transactions, and prepare routine financial and operational reports.

- Update customer, vendor, inventory, and transactional information in business systems, including platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, or similar tools.

- Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional staff regarding invoices, payment status, account questions, and supporting documentation.

Requirements - Prior experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, or a related accounting support role.

- Working knowledge of invoice processing, payment posting, and financial data entry.

- Experience supporting inventory tracking, reconciliation, or stock-related record accuracy.

- Proficiency with accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, Quick Books, or comparable systems.

- Strong Excel skills for organizing information, reviewing account activity, and preparing reports.

- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with strong problem-solving ability.

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