Accounting Clerk

American Residential Services (ARS); Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance after 31 days

Low-cost medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

HSA or FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

ARS Rewards site

Job summary

ARS-Rescue Rooter in Massachusetts is seeking an Accounting Clerk for an in-office role to support the accounting team with AP/AR, data entry, and reporting duties.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED and 1–3 years of accounting experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic bookkeeping. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within ARS.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, offering a pay range of $25–$27 per hour in an in-office environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience required.
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and files including AP/AR documentation.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and prepare reports.
• Process checks, invoices, and credit memos; update the ledger.
• Assist month-end reporting and prepare daily/weekly reports.

Skills

Accounting basics

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Name

ARS-Rescue Rooter

Overview

American Residential Services is the largest provider of residential services in the US, employing more than 7000 professionals across the country. ARS has been serving its customers with HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical solutions for over 45 years since its establishment in 1975.

Check out what we offer:

Pay Range: $25 - $27/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday

This is an in office position

• Access to insurance available at 31 days of employment
• Low-cost Medical Insurance options, starting at $5 per week
• Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Company paid life insurance
• Learn more by visiting www.myarsrewards.com/

Provides accounting and clerical support to the accounting department for effective handling of financial records and operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records and files, including accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation, journal and general ledger documentation and other miscellaneous filings.
• Enters data into spreadsheets and prepares assigned reports.
• Performs a variety of accounts payable duties to include sorting and matching checks and invoices, inserting checks into envelopes, researching information, entering credit memos, verifying accuracy of credit entries and updating system to ensure credits are processed.
• Performs in a variety of accounts receivable duties to include sorting and matching checks and invoices, posting cash, check and credit card payments to the proper accounts, preparing bank deposit slips, recording cash receipt information, reviewing credit memos and/or refunds and applying adjustments to accounts as necessary, performing basic collection activities, and reviewing accounts receivable aging reports and gathering details on delinquent accounts.
• Performs basic audit functions to ensure proper posting to accounts.
• Prepares correspondence to assist in answering inquiries and resolving discrepancies.
• Creates customer and vendor files, files invoices and copies of checks and updates customer and vendor information.
• Assists in preparing month-end reporting to include printing various reports and creating spreadsheets.
• Prepares daily and weekly reports.

Qualifications

HS diploma, or GED equivalent, and 1-3 year’s experience in accounting is required. Related experience and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Previous experience in accounting and knowledge of basic bookkeeping and/or accounting principles desired. Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of accounting software is desired.

*This posting provides details on potential compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as an offer. **Sign-On Bonuses may be available; amountsdepend on experience and will be paid out according to an offer letter addendum. American Residential Services provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, both applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or genetic information, age, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination. For more information about how we collect and use personal information, see our privacy policy here: https://www.ars.com/privacy-policy.