Accounting Clerk

Description

Robert Half is looking for an efficient Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Accounting Clerk role is a contract opportunity with potential for permanent and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and keeping accounting processes organized. The person in this Accounting Clerk role will contribute to both payables and receivables activities while using Quick Books to help ensure timely and precise transaction processing.

If this sounds like you then click the apply button today and put your talents to the test. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at  and mention job reference#.

As an Accounting Clerk your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Enter financial data into accounting systems with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.

- Manage incoming invoices, review details for correctness, and prepare them for prompt processing.

- Support accounts payable tasks by recording vendor bills and assisting with payment tracking.

- Handle accounts receivable activities, including updating customer records and monitoring outstanding balances.

- Maintain organized documentation for accounting transactions and related financial records.

- Use Quick Books to post transactions, update account information, and assist with routine reconciliations.

- Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.

- Assist with general clerical and administrative duties that support the accounting function.

If this sounds like you then click the apply button today and put your talents to the test. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at  and mention job reference#.

Requirements

The ideal Accounting Clerk candidate will have:

- Experience performing accounts payable and accounts receivable duties in an office or accounting environment.

- Proficiency with Quick Books and confidence navigating accounting software systems.

- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Background in invoice review, coding, and processing.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced setting.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal staff.

If this sounds like you then click the apply button today and put your talents to the test. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at  and mention job reference#.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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