Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a Contract assignment in Gainsville, Georgia. This position will support daily accounting activities with a focus on payables and receivables, helping keep financial records accurate and transactions processed on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage daily accounts payable activities by reviewing and entering a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness.
• Verify billing details against purchase orders and receiving records, and coordinate follow-up when information is incomplete or inconsistent.
• Secure required approvals, investigate payment issues, and resolve discrepancies to maintain smooth invoice processing.
• Prepare weekly payment activity, including checks, electronic payments, and wire transactions, while maintaining proper documentation.
• Reconcile vendor account statements, maintain supplier files such as tax documentation, and respond promptly to vendor questions.
• Create and send customer invoices, record incoming payments from multiple payment methods, and keep receivable records current.
• Review aging reports, follow up on overdue balances, and assist with collection efforts to support healthy cash flow.
• Research billing concerns, process credits or refunds when appropriate, and help complete month-end reconciliations and accrual support.• At least 2 years of experience in accounting support, with hands-on exposure to both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, payment posting, reconciliations, and accurate financial data entry.
• Experience handling high-volume transactions while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency with NetSuite and confidence using accounting systems to manage daily workflows.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and internal partners to resolve payment or billing issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Comfortable working with checks, wire payments, electronic transactions, and credit card activity.