Accounting Clerk

Location: Bethlehem

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day finance operations for a manufacturing organization in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial records, maintaining accuracy, and collaborating with multiple teams to keep transactions moving efficiently. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting activities while helping the finance department stay organized and responsive.

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Responsibilities:

- Manage incoming and outgoing financial transactions, including payable and receivable activity, with a high level of accuracy.

- Record invoices, receipts, payments, and related accounting entries in the financial system in a timely manner.

- Review purchasing documentation by aligning purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier billing details before processing.

- Generate customer billing, support the application of incoming payments, and help keep account balances current.

- Update and maintain vendor and customer account information to ensure records remain complete and accurate.

- Assist with reconciliations, closing tasks, and other month-end accounting support activities.

- Investigate billing and payment issues, identify discrepancies, and work toward timely resolution.

- Support payment processing activities such as check preparation, scheduled disbursements, and related documentation.

- Organize accounting files and maintain clear backup records for audits, reporting, and internal reference.

- Partner with finance, purchasing, operations, and customer-facing teams while contributing to administrative tasks and improvement projects as needed.

Requirements - At least 3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar business support role.

- High school diploma required; coursework or a degree in Accounting or Business is advantageous.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting fundamentals.

- Experience using Quick Books or comparable accounting software, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to process financial information accurately.

- Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities under deadlines.

- Clear communication skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

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