KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a company in Milford, NH, seeking an Accounting Clerk to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented individual looking to develop their accounting career while supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. The company offers a collaborative work environment, flexibility when needed, and 100% employer-paid benefits.
Responsibilities
- Process, review, and code vendor invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers.
- Match invoices to purchase orders, investigate discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding approvals.
- Reconcile vendor statements and respond to vendor inquiries.
- Record and apply customer payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit cards.
- Assist with resolving billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash.
- Submit customer invoices through online portals and other billing platforms.
- Support the accounting team with reconciliations, reporting, filing, and general administrative tasks.
- Utilize accounting systems, Excel, and AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist the Controller with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bookkeeping, or general accounting preferred; entry-level candidates with strong organizational and analytical skills will also be considered.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits, credits, and accruals.
- Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
- Comfortable utilizing AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills when interacting with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently, identify discrepancies, and follow issues through to resolution.
Compensation is up to $65k DOE.
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