Accounting Clerk

Ohio Gratings, Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wholesale building materials is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support daily operations. This entry-level position involves managing customer entries, invoicing, and accounts payable in an office environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with EPICOR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience is advantageous.
• Experience with EPICOR and QuickBooks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter accurate customer information and manage new customer set-up.
• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices promptly.
• Review, process, and enter invoices for accounts payable.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPICOR

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description

The Accounting Clerk position involves a variety of accounting and financial tasks to support the daily operations of the department. Main duties include new customer entry, invoicing, accounts payable, data entry, and month-end support. This is an onsite role in an office environment, requiring extensive sitting and the ability to take stairs. Previous accounting and accurate data entry experience are required; EPICOR experience is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage New Customer Set-Up: Enter accurate customer information into the system, ensuring completeness and proper formatting to facilitate transactions and communication.
2. Invoicing and Billing Support: Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices promptly, reflecting correct charges.
3. Accounts Payable Processing: Review, process, and enter invoices, ensuring timely vendor payments and resolving discrepancies.
4. Month-End Financial Data Entry: Input and reconcile financial data for month-end reporting, supporting accurate financial records.
5. Data Entry & Record Maintenance: Accurately input and maintain large volumes of financial data for reporting and future reference.
6. Assist with Financial Analysis & Reporting: Support financial projects by compiling data, running reports, and ensuring accuracy.
7. Maintain Financial Records: Organize and retain accounting files in accordance with procedures and compliance standards.
8. Support Auditing and Compliance Tasks: Provide documentation for audits and ensure records meet regulatory requirements.
9. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with other departments to resolve invoicing issues and customer account concerns.
10. Other Duties: Provide additional administrative support as needed, including ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with basic accounting knowledge.
• Experience with EPICOR and QuickBooks is a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
• Positive attitude, ability to multitask, and follow up diligently.
• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience is advantageous.

Work Environment

Primarily in an office setting, with occasional activities in a manufacturing facility requiring PPE and exposure to noise, dust, heat, and cold. Safety awareness is essential. The role requires the ability to take stairs and perform extensive sitting.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Wholesale Building Materials