Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

The Accounting Clerk will support the day-to-day accounting functions by processing invoices and payments, performing reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with reporting and audit activities. The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working with multiple accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, bills, and payments with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Complete account reconciliations and research discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain accurate data entry and documentation within accounting systems.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize data, reconcile transactions, and prepare reports.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor-related issues.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as requested by management.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for accounting documentation.
• Provide outstanding customer service and accounting support to site leadership and employees.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation and supporting schedules.
• Support additional accounting and administrative projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable experience preferred.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and 3-way matching.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and data organization.
• Experience working within ERP or accounting systems.
• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, dependable, and customer-service oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, mining, construction, or similar operations.
• Experience assisting with audits and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with electronic document management and accounting software