Accounting Clerk

Robert Half

Hammond, LA

Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract position in Hammond, Louisiana. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling transactional accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and working within a structured weekday schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, confidence with financial data, and the ability to manage both payables and receivables with care.
Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, verify coding details, and prepare payments in accordance with established accounting procedures.
• Record incoming payments, update customer account activity, and help maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.
• Perform routine data entry for financial transactions while ensuring completeness and accuracy across accounting records.
• Reconcile bank activity and internal account balances to identify discrepancies and support timely resolution.
• Review account information for accuracy and assist with maintaining organized financial documentation.
• Use Microsoft Excel to track transactions, compile financial details, and support reporting needs.
• Assist with invoice handling and account reconciliation tasks to help keep daily accounting operations running smoothly.
• Experience supporting accounting operations with a focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Proficiency in data entry with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, and reconciliation practices.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and review account balances for inconsistencies.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing financial information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, especially in a part-time weekday work environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and handle routine clerical and accounting responsibilities reliably.

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