Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support a organization in Memphis, Tennessee through careful data consolidation, invoice handling, and spreadsheet management. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited to someone who is comfortable working with large data sets, identifying irregularities, and coordinating with multiple departments to verify financial and facilities-related information. The position will focus on organizing building and utility records, assisting with purchasing and accounts payable activities, and maintaining accurate documentation across several systems. Training will be provided, but success in the role will require strong Excel skills, sound judgment, and a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities:

• Compile building, utility, and facility-related information from several sources and organize it into accurate Excel spreadsheets.

• Review multi-year electricity and utility records, compare data across platforms, and flag unusual figures for follow-up.

• Communicate with internal departments to confirm questionable entries, request supporting documentation, and help resolve discrepancies.

• Process invoices and purchase-related documentation while supporting high-volume data entry for accounts payable activities.

• Enter supply and maintenance requisitions needed for hospital operations with close attention to accuracy and timeliness.

• Use Excel functions such as lookups, pivot tables, and formulas to clean, track, and analyze financial and operational data.

• Maintain records for building names, site codes, and related details to ensure information remains complete and consistent.

• Assist with invoice workflow activities in ServiceNow and support routine administrative tasks tied to accounting operations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and spreadsheet formulas.
• Prior experience in an accounting support, accounts payable, or invoice processing role.
• Ability to analyze data, recognize inconsistencies, and investigate unusual financial or utility entries.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and general administrative systems.
• Experience handling purchase orders, invoices, reconciliations, or similar accounting documentation.
• Comfortable collaborating with multiple departments and following up to gather missing information.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.