Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join an automotive business office in North Charleston, South Carolina. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial records, dealership transactions, and high-volume administrative accounting tasks in a fast-paced setting. The person in this role will support daily deal processing, maintain accurate financial documentation, and help keep accounting activities organized and up to date.

Responsibilities:
• Review vehicle sales documentation and funding paperwork to ensure deals are complete, accurate, and ready for processing.
• Enter and post financial transaction details into accounting records using supporting documents such as invoices, receipts, sales paperwork, and internal reports.
• Process bank contracts in a timely manner while following dealership procedures and required documentation standards.
• Reconcile account activity, investigate discrepancies, and maintain balanced records through trial balance completion.
• Prepare routine financial reports that reflect receipts, disbursements, payables, receivables, and overall operating results.
• Calculate employee commission amounts from transaction records and record them accurately within the appropriate systems.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions by verifying entries, updating files, and maintaining organized documentation.
• Maintain an organized workspace and contribute to an orderly, efficient business office environment.• Experience in accounting support, bookkeeping, or deal processing, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice handling, and financial data entry.
• Ability to review detailed paperwork carefully and identify missing information or inconsistencies.
• Strong accuracy skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines effectively.
• Comfort using accounting software, spreadsheets, and standard office systems to maintain financial records.
• Understanding of basic reconciliations, ledger activity, and transaction posting processes.
• Detail-oriented communication skills and the ability to work well with office staff, management, and banking partners.