Accounting Clerk

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Nashville is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join the growing finance team. The role supports daily accounting operations, handles financial transactions, and assists with accounts payable/receivable and general accounting tasks.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, shows strong organization, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Benefit offerings include PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process and record accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Review invoices, receipts, and financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with invoice entry, payment processing, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and update spreadsheets, reports, and accounting records.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Monitor customer accounts and assist with collections efforts as needed.
• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding billing and payments.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• File, scan, and organize accounting documents and records.
• Assist the accounting team with special projects and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Discretion with confidential data

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software / ERP systems

Job description

Pay Range: starting at $21/HR, depending on experience

Position Overview

Our client in Nashville is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join their growing finance team. This position is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general administrative accounting functions.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, possesses strong organizational skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and record accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Review invoices, receipts, and financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with invoice entry, payment processing, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and update spreadsheets, reports, and accounting records.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Monitor customer accounts and assist with collections efforts as needed.
• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding billing and payments.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• File, scan, and organize accounting documents and records.
• Assist the accounting team with special projects and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.

Benefit offerings include PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and 401K plan. Provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.