Accounting Clerk

RecruiterPro; Carey (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruiterPro seeks an organized accounts payable/receivable clerk to support financial operations. You will verify invoices, apply customer payments, and maintain vendor and customer records. The role also involves processing payments, assisting with inquiries, and supporting the general ledger.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of AP/AR experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality in financial data.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; bachelor’s or associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years accounts payable and/or accounts receivable experience.
• Strong time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and thorough follow-up skills are important.
• Strong customer service orientation with high energy levels.
• Confidentiality and security of financial data must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Receives, verifies and scans invoices and receipts.
• Applies customer payments and assists with inquiries.
• Maintains vendor and customer files and updates information as needed.
• Processes payments by EFT / check.
• Assists in maintaining the general ledger and preparing audit materials.
• Ensures accuracy and timely filing of tax documents and reports.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Investigation and follow-up

Accounts payable/receivable experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

Reports to the Controller and is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services. This includes processing and monitoring both vendor and customer payments. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that company finances are accurate and up to date, that vendors are paid within established time limits and that customer payments are properly applied.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives, verifies and scans invoices and receipts
• Applies customer payments
• Assists with customer payment inquiries
• Maintains vendor and customer files and updates information as needed
• Processes payments by EFT / check
• Assists in maintaining the general ledger
• Completes forms and remits income and sales tax
• Identifies outdated accounting procedures and work flow bottlenecks; recommends solutions
• Processes outgoing mail by checking for addresses and applying correct postage
• Prints and distributes accounting reports as needed
• Assists in preparing materials for audits
• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Ensures confidentiality and security of all financial and associate files
• Performs additional duties as directed by the Controller

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma / GED required
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred
• Minimum three years accounts payable experience and/or accounts receivable experience
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong investigation and follow-up skills; attention to detail
• Strong customer service orientation; high energy level