Accounting Clerk

Carshieldcareers; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CarShield is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our accounting team in St. Peters, Missouri. You will perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations to keep our financial records accurate, with a focus on cash activity, ledgers, and journal entries.

The ideal candidate has basic Excel skills, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This on-site role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative environment with supportive accounting professionals.

Qualifications

• On-site work at headquarters in St. Peters, MO.
• Basic Excel knowledge; advanced skills encouraged.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Discretion handling confidential financial information.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associates preferred.
• Beginner to intermediate accrual GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of cash activity and transaction records
• Complete monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts
• Process daily refund checks
• Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Record and categorize journal entries and transactions
• Assist with month-end close and prepare supporting schedules
• Maintain organized documentation and audit-ready support

Skills

Excel basics

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Discretion

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Description

CarShield is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for completing daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations that keep our financial records accurate and up to date. Limited accounting experience or associates degree preferred. If you are organized, coachable, and motivated to learn, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of cash activity and transaction records
• Complete monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts
• Process daily refund checks
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and variances in a timely manner
• Record and categorize journal entries and transactions accurately
• Assist with month-end close activities and prepare supporting schedules
• Maintain organized documentation and audit-ready support for all reconciliations

Requirements

• Ability to work on-site at our headquarters in St. Peters, MO.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (entering data, simple formulas such as SUM, sorting, and filtering). Strong Excel capabilities and willingness to learn advanced Excel skills, preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet daily and monthly deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and ask questions
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred
• Beginner to Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Beginner to Intermediate knowledge of accrual-based GAAP accounting.