Accounting Clerk

HHM Talent; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package included

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer retirement contribution or 1%

Vacation

Job summary

HHM Talent in Memphis, TN is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their accounting team. This position reports to the Controller and offers growth potential toward an Assistant Controller role in the future.

You will support accounting operations, learn core functions (AP, AR, invoicing), and serve as the Controller's backup while gradually taking on higher responsibilities. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience are preferred, with GAAP knowledge and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP, general ledger, journal entries, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller with accounting operations, financial reporting, and special projects.
• Learn the company's business, products and core accounting functions (AP, AR, customer invoicing).
• Serve as the Controller's primary backup and progressively assume higher-level responsibilities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their accounting team in Memphis, TN. This position will report directly to the Controller and is intended for someone who has the potential to grow into an Assistant Controller role in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Controller with accounting operations, financial reporting, and special projects
• Learn the company's business, products and core accounting functions (AP, AR, customer invoicing)
• Serve as the Controller's primary backup and gradually assume higher-level responsibilities in preparation for future advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience
• Understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong process-improvement and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Compensation

• $60,000 - $70,000 annual salary

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package included
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer retirement contribution or match through an IRA plan
• Vacation