Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk – Middle River, MDCFS is partnering with a long-standing, well-respected client to hire an Accounting Clerk for a six month assignment. This opportunity is ideal for an Accounting Clerk seeking predictable hours, a collaborative environment, and hands-on involvement in transactional accounting and financial processing. The selected Accounting Clerk will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial data, supporting reimbursement processes, and ensuring compliance with internal guidelines.Why This Accounting Clerk Role Is a Great Opportunity:Long, stable assignment with a reputable organizationSupportive team with strong processes and clear expectationsConsistent Monday-Friday schedule with flexible hours (start between 7:45-8:30am)Opportunity to work with a high-volume financial system and build accounting experienceJob Duties for the Accounting Clerk:Manage the office accounts payable inbox and incoming mail by logging invoices into the Invoice Log spreadsheet and routing them to appropriate staff for approvalRespond to internal and external inquiries regarding invoice statusLog approved invoices, match invoices to appropriate purchase orders, and prepare documentation for payment processingEnter and process approved invoices in the financial system, reviewing entries for accuracy and proper codingReview invoices to confirm service periods and ensure expenses are recorded in the correct fiscal yearResearch and resolve invoice discrepancies across multiple payable accountsReview and verify purchase orders, invoices, receiving confirmations, approvals, and related documentation to ensure timely vendor paymentsMaintain organized electronic and paper files for invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentationVerify invoice payments and document payment details for recordkeeping purposesQualifications for the Accounting Clerk:1+ years of accounting experienceAccounting experience in education or government environments is a plusStrong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation reviewMust be able to pass a background check/fingerprintingSchedule: 100% on site in Middle River, MD. M-F 37.5 hour work week. Salary: $40,000-$45,000