Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a construction and real estate development team in Springdale, Arkansas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-driven accounting environment and can help bring structure to a high volume of financial activity. The position will support day-to-day bookkeeping operations, maintain accurate records in QuickBooks, and assist with invoice and reconciliation work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities:
• Enter and process vendor invoices in QuickBooks while ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Examine billing documents for completeness, confirm proper expense classification, and flag discrepancies for follow-up.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding items, and help resolve payment-related issues with accuracy.
• Assist with accounts receivable tasks by preparing customer invoices, applying payments, and updating account records.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation, including vendor files, invoices, and supporting financial records.
• Record historical financial activity to help reduce transaction backlogs and improve the accuracy of accounting data.
• Support account reconciliation efforts and help keep ledgers current, balanced, and audit-ready.
• Contribute to project expense tracking and job costing activities for construction-related work.
• Provide general accounting and administrative assistance, including support for month-end close activities as needed.• At least 2 years of experience in accounting support, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related clerk role.
• Hands-on experience using QuickBooks in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail is required.
• Strong accuracy in data entry and the ability to manage large volumes of transactional information.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking, reviewing, and organizing accounting data.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience in construction, contractor, or real estate development accounting is preferred.
• Familiarity with job costing and vendor account coordination is an advantage.