Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a part-time Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a wholesale distribution business in Hammond, Louisiana. This is a contract position suited for someone who can manage transactional accounting tasks with accuracy, maintain organized records, and contribute to efficient payment and billing processes. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with accounting software, handling high-volume data entry, and coordinating both payables and receivables activities.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.

• Record customer payments, update account balances, and help maintain current and accurate receivables records.

• Enter financial and transactional data into QuickBooks and related systems with a high level of precision.

• Review invoices for completeness, coding, and approval status before submitting them for processing.

• Reconcile accounting entries and assist with resolving discrepancies involving billing, payments, and account activity.

• Maintain organized digital and paper financial records to support reporting, audits, and internal review needs.

• Communicate with vendors and customers to address invoice questions, payment status updates, and account issues.

• Support ongoing accounting operations by assisting with invoice processing workflows and other clerical finance tasks as needed.

• Experience handling accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in a business environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within accounting or invoicing software.
• Strong data entry skills with a focus on speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to process invoices and financial documents while maintaining organized records.
• Basic understanding of accounting procedures, including payment posting and account reconciliation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.