Position Overview
- We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accounting Clerk for day-to-day accounts receivable (AR) and accounts
- payable (AP) operations. In this role, you will process customer payments, ensure accurate invoice entry, track and process
- customer payments, reconcile discrepancies, and support month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate possesses
- strong numerical acumen, excellent organizational skills, and hands-on experience with core accounting software.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- *Remote/in person deposit of customer payments, and daily posting of customer payments received via ACH/Wire, credit
- card, or check to appropriate invoices.
- *Perform daily import and reconciliations against bank and credit card activity.
- *Process cancellation of sales in a timely and accurate manner.
- *Assist Operations team with payment verifications and questions.
Accounts Payable (AP)
- *Review, verify, and match vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents (3-way matching) and input
- with accurate coding.
- *Manage outstanding deposits and withdrawals throughout each month
- *Create and update vendors using appropriate approvals and documentation, including verification of banking
- information per company policy.
- *Reconcile vendor monthly statements and investigate past-due balances.
General Accounting & Administrative Support
- *Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures, including bank account, credit card account, accounts receivable
- and customer deposit accounts.
- *Assist the Controller or external auditors with audit requests and supporting documentation.
- *Perform ad-hoc administrative and financial tasks as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 1–3 years of hands-on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and/or general accounting experience.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics).
- Familiarity with electronic document management and automated AP/AR workflows.
Core Competencies
- *Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- *Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits, credits, GAAP basics).
- *Ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and handle confidential financial data ethically.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Standard office environment with extended periods of sitting and computer work.
Periodic overtime may be required during projects, month-end or year-end close cycles.
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