Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a metal fabrication organization in Salt Lake City, Utah. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records organized, supporting day-to-day accounting activity, and working closely with internal teams and external partners. The role focuses on accurate transaction handling, invoice and payment coordination, reconciliations, and general accounting support that helps maintain smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities:
• Enter and maintain financial transactions in accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Review, prepare, and process customer billings and vendor invoices, confirming supporting documentation and purchase order details when needed.
• Coordinate payments through checks, electronic methods, and direct deposits while ensuring proper documentation is retained.
• Reconcile bank activity and account balances, research discrepancies, and assist with resolving outstanding issues.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including payment follow-up and communication regarding open balances.
• Organize and preserve physical and electronic financial records to support compliance, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Assist with preparing recurring financial statements and other accounting reports for internal review.
• Verify employee expense submissions for policy compliance and route approved items for payment.
• Provide backup assistance for payroll processing and help with administrative tasks such as arranging travel through approved providers.
• Respond professionally to billing and payment questions from customers and assist with petty cash tracking and audit support as needed.• Experience supporting accounting operations in a clerical or administrative finance role.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and data entry.
• Ability to perform bank and cash reconciliations accurately and investigate variances.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage financial records and multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency using accounting software and standard business applications such as spreadsheets and email.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate financial information.