What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Robert Half?
If you are eager to start a career as an Accounting Clerk, Robert Half is searching for an experienced candidate to fill the position for a well-respected company in the government industry. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), general data entry, and matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers. Put your talents to the test in an environment that offers you excellent benefits, a great work space/office, and a great career advancement opportunity. This is a short-term contract position based in the Portsmouth, Virginia area.
How you will make an impact
- Work with Accounts Receivable: apply cash receipt, help with collection of past due balance, and process daily invoices/credit
- Transmit financial information to journals and ledgers
- Resolve discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required
- Companywide accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects
- Classify documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes
- Put together statements and reports that require utilization of an assortment of sources
- Help Accounts Payable: A/P invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing
Requirements
- Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with individuals of all backgrounds
- Prior experience in Spreadsheet and ERP system
- 3 years of relevant experience
- AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred
- Accurate, swift, data entry abilities
- Deep understanding of bank reconciliations
- Microsoft Excel experience highly desired
- Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)
- Command of Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Foundational knowledge in account reconciliation
Salary : $17 - $18
