Accounting Clerk

Westaff is seeking an Accounting Clerk for our client in Lawrence MA!

Benefits of working with Westaff include:

• Health, Vision, Dental
• Weekly Pay
• Free online courses

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Prior experience as an Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable Clerk.
• At least 18 years of age

Under the direction of the General Manager, process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, assist with month-end close activities, visitors and handle inbound telephone calls to the general phone number.

• A/R – Process sales invoices and credits. Proactive collection activities as needed. Work with Customer Accounts Payable contacts to clean up / correct balances and expedite payments.
• A/P – Process purchase order invoices, vouchers and supplier payments. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure proper paperwork trail, payment authorizations and processing of packing slips.
• Banking – Run daily activity report. Process remote deposits of customer payments. Prepare positive pay file. Initiate wire transfers. Clear checks in EVO as they clear the bank. Reconcile bank statements.
• Admin – Greet visitors and assist with sign-ins and PPE distribution. Answer inbound phone calls. Process inbound and outbound mail. Maintain office supply inventory and restock as needed.

• Experience with computer-based accounting and manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in English

• Action Oriented:
  Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. Identifies and seizes new opportunities. Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times. Steps up to handle tough issues.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others in their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and is in support of others.
• Self-Development:
  Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve. Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities. Learns from new experiences, from others, and from structured learning. Makes the most of available development resources.

Office environment with regular need to interact with co-workers in the manufacturing area of the facility.

Ability to work at computer for extended periods of time.