Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Beachwood, Ohio. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with large volumes of transactions, and confident using Excel to manage and analyze billing and payment information. The person in this role will help keep accounts payable current, assist with receivables activity, and contribute to accurate month-end support. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, solid follow-through, and the ability to investigate discrepancies independently.

Responsibilities:
• Enter and maintain financial records with a high level of accuracy across payable, receivable, and billing activities.
• Process vendor invoices, review supporting details, and help reduce outstanding accounts payable items as a key business priority.
• Assist with accounts receivable tasks by applying incoming payments, reviewing remittance information, and matching transactions to the correct customer records.
• Use advanced Excel functions, including formulas and lookups, to organize data, validate information, and prepare files for processing.
• Research mismatched invoice details and identify the correct customer or account identifiers when records do not align.
• Reformat spreadsheets and standardize data layouts so information can be uploaded or reviewed efficiently.
• Support billing-related work by preparing transaction details and helping ensure invoices are handled accurately and on time.
• Contribute to selected month-end accounting activities and complete assigned tasks within reporting deadlines.
• Manage a fluctuating workload that may involve high daily transaction volume while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Document findings clearly, follow established procedures, and communicate questions or exceptions when clarification is needed.• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, billing, or invoice processing.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to create and understand formulas and use lookup functions such as VLOOKUP.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and missing information.
• Ability to analyze transaction issues, perform research, and resolve discrepancies using sound judgment.
• Comfortable handling repetitive financial tasks while staying organized during busy periods.
• Strong note-taking, listening, and follow-through skills with the ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems is preferred; familiarity with NetSuite is helpful but not required.
• Ability to manage confidential financial information professionally and accurately.