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We are looking for an Entry level Accounting Clerk to perform a variety of accounting and financial tasks. Accounting Clerk responsibilities include keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and assisting the credit and collections department. A successful accounting assistant should be familiar with all accounting procedures and have a flair for working with numbers. Ultimately, a successful Accounting Clerk will ensure that the company’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Receive, verify, and process incoming invoices and payment requests.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and ensure proper authorization before processing.
- Input invoice details into the accounting system with high accuracy.
- Prepare and issue vendor payments via checks, ACH, or credit cards.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assist in preparing reports for month-end closing and audits.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of invoices, payments, and related documentation.
- Communicate with vendors and internal teams to address any billing issues or payment inquiries.
- Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.
Skills
- Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts receivable clerk or Accounts payable clerk
- Familiarity with basic accounting procedures
- Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Aptitude for numbers
- Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
- Data entry and word processing skills
- Well organized
- High school degree
- Associate’s degree or relevant certification is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Clerical: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
