ACCOUNTING CLERK

The Helmsman Group LLC; Georgia; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Helmsman Group LLC is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support accounts payable and day-to-day financial activities. You will process vendor invoices, enter data into the accounting system, and assist with monthly closings while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

This remote role requires attention to detail, proficiency in Excel and accounting software, and the ability to meet payment deadlines. You will work with the accounting team to ensure correct GL coding and reliable records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting coursework or associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization.
• Enter invoices and payment information into the accounting system.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receiving documents, and other supporting records.
• Verify vendor information, pricing, quantities, tax, and payment terms.
• Prepare and process checks, ACH payments, and other vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper accounts payable files.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure invoices are coded to the correct general ledger accounts and departments.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and other accounting-related reporting.
• Follow company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Position : Accounting Clerk

Job Type: (Remote)

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Accounting Clerk is responsible for processing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate accounts payable records, preparing payments, reconciling vendor accounts, and supporting the accounting department with day-to-day financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization.
• Enter invoices and payment information into the accounting system.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receiving documents, and other supporting records.
• Verify vendor information, pricing, quantities, tax, and payment terms.
• Prepare and process checks, ACH payments, and other vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper accounts payable files.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure invoices are coded to the correct general ledger accounts and departments.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and other accounting-related reporting.
• Follow company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting coursework or an associate degree is preferred.
• 1–2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounts payable procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment

This position is generally an office-based accounting role and involves regular computer use, data entry, document review, communication with vendors and employees, and meeting payment-processing deadlines.