Accounting Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a team based in Oakland, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate, and comfortable handling a mix of payables, receivables, and administrative accounting tasks. The role requires strong attention to detail, consistent data accuracy, and confidence working with accounting software in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices, verify supporting details, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.

- Record incoming payments, update customer account information, and help maintain current receivables balances.

- Enter financial and transactional data into accounting systems with a high level of precision.

- Use Quick Books to maintain records, review account activity, and support routine bookkeeping functions.

- Assist with invoice processing workflows, including matching documentation and resolving basic discrepancies.

- Support payroll-related recordkeeping and benefits payroll administration by ensuring information is entered correctly.

- Reconcile accounting entries and help investigate variances by reviewing source documents and system records. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in an accounting clerk or similar finance support role.

- Practical knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Hands-on experience using Quick Books for day-to-day accounting tasks.

- Strong data entry skills with a consistent focus on accuracy and completeness.

- Experience handling invoice processing and reviewing financial documentation.

- Familiarity with payroll support, including benefits payroll administration.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a structured work environment.

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