Accounting Clerk

Bennett & Pless Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness allowance

Company retreat

Job summary

Bennett & Pless Inc. in Atlanta, GA, seeks a temp-to-hire Accounting Clerk to support daily operations in the accounting department, reporting to the Accounting Manager.

The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and month-end close in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel) and ERP systems; Acumatica is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software is preferred (Acumatica is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Accounting team through accurate recordkeeping, filing, and document management.
• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and maintain vendor records.
• Receive and apply client payments while assisting with account reconciliations and collections.
• Support project billing by preparing invoices and organizing required documentation.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and expense report processing.
• Maintain electronic accounting files and documentation for audits and company records.
• Respond to vendor and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with special projects, cross-train with team members, and provide backup support as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Prioritization

Customer service

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Acumatica

ERP software

Job description

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Atlanta, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1301

For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has delivered structural engineering solutions across a wide range of markets. With offices across the Southeast and Midwest, we combine the resources of a growing firm with a collaborative culture, technical excellence, and a commitment to developing our people.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a temp to hire Accounting Clerk to join our Accounting team in our Atlanta office. The Accounting Clerk will report to the Accounting Manager and play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the accounting department. This position provides administrative and accounting support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and month-end close activities. We're looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Accounting team through accurate recordkeeping, filing, and document management.
• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and maintain vendor records.
• Receive and apply client payments while assisting with account reconciliations and collections.
• Support project billing by preparing invoices and organizing required documentation.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and expense report processing.
• Maintain electronic accounting files and documentation for audits and company records.
• Respond to vendor and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with special projects, cross-train with team members, and provide backup support as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software is preferred (Acumatica is a plus)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Experience in a professional services or AEC environment is a plus.

What We Offer:

At Bennett & Pless, our vision is to be a place where employees thrive. We're a growing firm committed to empowering employees without sacrificing work/life balance. Our culture is the center of making us who we are and it's our priority to make employees feel accepted and valued.

As a firm, we are highly supportive of the development of our employees. Every year, we kick off Career Development Planning where employees create tailored development goals. Goals are regularly assessed throughout the year to allow employees to advance toward their career growth objectives. We also have monthly Bennett & Pless learning sessions where our senior Engineers and Specialists share their knowledge on a broad variety of subjects.

We have an employee-focused benefits package that includes:

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Group short-term & long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Company retreat

Bennett & Pless is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,