Accounting Clerk

International Minerals Carlsbad; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

International Minerals Carlsbad is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day accounting functions, including processing invoices and payments, reconciliations, and maintaining financial records. The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with ERP systems.

The ideal candidate will be organized, analytical, and able to assist with reporting and audits, providing excellent service to site leadership and employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable experience preferred.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and 3-way matching.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data organization and reporting.
• Experience working within ERP or accounting systems.
• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, dependable, and customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, bills, and payments with accuracy.
• Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Complete account reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate data entry and documentation in accounting systems.
• Utilize Excel to organize data, reconcile transactions, and prepare reports.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor-related issues.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as requested by management.
• Maintain filing systems for accounting documentation.
• Provide customer service and accounting support to site leadership.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation.
• Support additional accounting and administrative projects as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

The Accounting Clerk will support the day-to-day accounting functions by processing invoices and payments, performing reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with reporting and audit activities. The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working with multiple accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, bills, and payments with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Complete account reconciliations and research discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain accurate data entry and documentation within accounting systems.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize data, reconcile transactions, and prepare reports.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor-related issues.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as requested by management.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for accounting documentation.
• Provide outstanding customer service and accounting support to site leadership and employees.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation and supporting schedules.
• Support additional accounting and administrative projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable experience preferred.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and 3-way matching.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and data organization.
• Experience working within ERP or accounting systems.
• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, dependable, and customer-service oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, mining, construction, or similar operations.
• Experience assisting with audits and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with electronic document management and accounting software