Accounting Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily financial and administrative operations in Petersburg, Virginia. This position plays an important role in handling payment-related documentation, coordinating check distribution, and assisting with routine account review activities. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working with financial records and office software in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage payment request documentation and submit items for accounts payable processing with accuracy and timeliness.

- Coordinate the collection of issued checks and ensure they are routed for delivery, mailing, or internal distribution as needed.

- Verify available fund balances by reviewing account information and responding to routine inquiries.

- Support month-end activities by assisting with bank statement matching and reconciliation tasks.

- Retrieve incoming mail from designated departments and sort or distribute correspondence to the appropriate recipients.

- Use Microsoft Office applications and Adobe tools to prepare documents, maintain records, and complete daily assignments.

- Perform additional clerical and accounting support duties to help maintain efficient office operations. Requirements - Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes in an office or accounting environment.

- Working knowledge of invoice handling, payment documentation, and accurate data entry practices.

- Familiarity with Quick Books or similar accounting software.

- Ability to organize financial records, track details carefully, and meet routine deadlines.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications for document and record management.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and handling inquiries.

- High level of accuracy, dependability, and discretion when working with financial information.

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