Robert Half
Description Robert Half is looking to hire an Accounting Clerk for a contract position at a well-respected organization. The primary responsibilities of the Accounting Clerk will be assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, and general forms of data entry. Come work in a stimulating work environment in a position with excellent growth opportunity and consistently rewarding work. Responsibilities
- Upload financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers, manually or by electronic equipment
- Organize documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes
- Companywide accounting and administration assistance: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects
- Rectify transaction documents, which may involve revision of other documents or entries as well as the original; may initiate other actions
- Settle discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required
- Monitor budgets and originate or verify adjustments and transfers
- Compose statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources
- Assist Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, help with collection of past due balance
- Help Accounts Payable: A/P invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
- Knowledge of basic financial, tax, and accounting principles
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel with aptitude to learn new systems
- 1-2 years of clerical accounting experience
- Solid understanding of QuickBooks