Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a team based in Pennsylvania. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work and can contribute across both payables and receivables in a fast-paced setting. The position begins as an onsite role and offers the potential for added flexibility over time, with both part-time and ongoing schedules under consideration.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices accurately and maintain timely accounts payable activity to support smooth payment cycles.
• Manage incoming customer payments, post cash receipts, and help keep accounts receivable records current and accurate.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure financial data aligns with supporting documentation.
• Enter high volumes of financial information into accounting systems and spreadsheets with strong attention to accuracy.
• Apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts and assist with resolving unapplied cash or related posting issues.
• Use Excel to organize, review, and update accounting data for reporting and daily operational needs.
• Support routine accounting tasks within systems such as Great Plains and QuickBooks as needed by the team.• Prior experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities in an accounting support role.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work efficiently with spreadsheets for tracking and reconciliation.
• Hands-on background in bank reconciliations, cash application, and invoice processing.
• Accurate data entry skills with the ability to manage detailed financial information consistently.
• Familiarity with accounting platforms such as Great Plains and QuickBooks.
• Ability to work effectively in an onsite environment in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
• Availability for a contract assignment expected to run at least 2 to 3 months, with potential to extend.