Accounting Clerk

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Qualifications
Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR)
Experience in Billing and Invoice Processing
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Ability to maintain financial records and reports
Capable of performing bookkeeping and accounting tasks
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures
Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
Benefits
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Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
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Responsibilities
The person in this role will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including processing vendor invoices, assisting with financial close processes, maintaining accurate financial records, and collaborating with other departments
Efficiently process vendor invoices and match them with purchase orders and receiving documents
Actively participate in month-end and year-end financial close processes
Maintain organized and accurate financial records, both electronic and physical
Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes, including working closely with the procurement team
Generate and send invoices to clients accurately and on time, and follow up on overdue payments
Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness, and post customer payments to appropriate accounts
Prepare and post journal entries as necessary, and assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis
Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards
Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and external parties as needed
Job description
Description

We are on the search for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in the industry. The person in this role will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including processing vendor invoices, assisting with financial close processes, maintaining accurate financial records, and collaborating with other departments. This position is based in Websterville, Vermont, United States and offers a contract to hire employment opportunity.

Responsibilities
• Efficiently process vendor invoices and match them with purchase orders and receiving documents
• Actively participate in month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records, both electronic and physical
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes, including working closely with the procurement team
• Generate and send invoices to clients accurately and on time, and follow up on overdue payments
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness, and post customer payments to appropriate accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries as necessary, and assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards
• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and external parties as needed.

Requirements
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Experience in Billing and Invoice Processing
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to maintain financial records and reports
• Capable of performing bookkeeping and accounting tasks
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.

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