Accounting Clerk

Description

Our firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily accounting activities while assisting with basic administrative and office functions. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of accounting principles, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage data entry, documentation, and routine accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Responsibilities

+ Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

+ Enter invoices, payments, receipts, and other financial transactions into the accounting system.

+ Verify invoice information, coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.

+ Assist with processing checks, ACH payments, and other payment requests.

+ Perform basic bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.

+ Maintain accurate accounting records and transaction logs.

+ Assist with posting journal entries and updating general ledger information.

+ Support billing, collections, cash applications, and payment tracking.

+ Research and resolve basic discrepancies in invoices, payments, and account balances.

+ Assist with month-end close activities and preparation of accounting reports.

+ Maintain organized financial files and documentation.

+ Provide support with audits, tax documentation, and other accounting projects as needed.

Basic Administrative Responsibilities

+ Perform data entry and maintain accurate spreadsheets and databases.

+ Organize and file invoices, receipts, reports, and other business documents.

+ Answer phones, respond to emails, and direct inquiries to the appropriate department.

+ Assist with scheduling, document preparation, and general office coordination.

+ Prepare correspondence, reports, and routine administrative documents.

+ Order office supplies and maintain organized office records.

+ Support internal departments with administrative and clerical tasks.

+ Handle confidential financial and employee information professionally.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

+ 1-3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or clerical experience.

+ Basic understanding of accounting principles, debits and credits, and financial transactions.

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Experience with data entry, invoice processing, filing, and recordkeeping.

+ Basic knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

+ Quick Books experience

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

+ Ability to handle repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Associate's degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or business administration.

+ Experience in a high-volume accounting or office environment.

+ Familiarity with purchase orders, invoice matching, and vendor communication.

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Experience with billing, collections, cash applications, or payment processing.

+ Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, and filtering.

+ Experience supporting month-end close or financial reporting.

+ Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

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