Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a service-focused organization in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports the connection between operations and accounting by helping maintain accurate records, resolving payment and invoice issues, and ensuring financial information is updated promptly across systems. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate professionally while managing account questions and research-driven follow-up.

Responsibilities:
• Reconcile financial and operational information across accounting records, payment activity, internal reports, and business systems to confirm accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate mismatched transactions, duplicate entries, missing details, and unresolved balances, then drive each issue through to a documented resolution.
• Post incoming payments in a timely manner after validating supporting records, account details, and invoice information.
• Review unapplied or unclear payments, research their source, and coordinate with appropriate parties to ensure correct allocation.
• Process invoices and assist with receivable and payable activities, including monitoring outstanding balances and supporting collection efforts when needed.
• Maintain organized backup documentation for adjustments, reconciliations, and account corrections to support audit readiness and reporting accuracy.
• Respond to calls and account-related inquiries from agents, agencies, and other contacts with professionalism, clarity, and timely follow-up.
• Support reporting activities by updating records, verifying premium-related information, and helping ensure data remains consistent across platforms.
• Assist with transaction review across multiple systems, including accounting and operational tools, to identify discrepancies and confirm proper record updates.• Experience supporting accounting operations with a background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger-related activities.
• Working knowledge of reconciliation processes, including daily balancing, bank reconciliations, and transaction review.
• Proficiency with accounting and business software such as QuickBooks and NetSuite, along with accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to analyze account discrepancies, research payment issues, and resolve problems with careful attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide attentive customer service and handle inbound inquiries effectively.
• Experience with invoice processing, payment posting, and maintaining organized supporting documentation.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities, follow through on open items, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.