Accounting Clerk

Ref ID: 00400-9502918578 Classification: Accounting Clerk Compensation: $16.00 to $19.00 hourly Accountemps is searching for a talented Accounting Clerk for an esteemed organization. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, data entry and assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). This dynamic team environment offers you a great work space/office, challenging responsibilities, and a hands-on experience that will lead to career advancement. Your responsibilities as the Accounting Clerk – Assist in control of budgets by monitoring budgets and originating or verifying adjustments and transfers – General accounting and administration assistance: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects – Work with Accounts Receivable: apply cash receipt, help with collection of past due balance, process daily invoices/credit – Publish financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers, manually or by electronic equipment – See to the proper coding of documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes – Rectify transaction documents, which may involve revision of other documents or entries as well as the original; may initiate other actions – Assist Accounts Payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing – Compose statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources – Settle discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required Job Requirements: – Be able to prioritize workload and perform in a fast paced and challenging environment – Entry-level considered – AA or BS/BA in Accounting preferred – Solid understanding of QuickBooks Pro – Strong familiarity with accounts payable – Data entry experience required – Knowledge of Excel Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs. When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms. Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. © 2020 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use ( www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use ).