Accounting Clerk - Growth & Benefits with Impact

Akima; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join the Business Operations Management office on-site at Keesler AFB, MS. The role supports subcontracting, procurement, project control, business analysis, and human resources with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities include maintaining AP/AR, monthly closings, reporting, and data validation. A high school diploma is required, with 2–4 years of bookkeeping experience preferred; MS Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree in accounting or business preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• 2–4 years of experience in bookkeeping, AP/AR, or accounting support roles preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite Software (Word, Power Point, Excel, Teams etc.).
• Experience with Data Input and Validation.
• Detail oriented and analytic professional with strong collaboration, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees accounts payable and receivable, performs account reconciliations, and assists with month-end closing procedures.
• Prepares detailed reports and summarizes information and trends.
• Supports AID workforce in human resources management, records keeping and management, financial analysis and tracking, procurement and purchase card actions, and other duties as assigned.
• Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including three-way matching and invoice verification.
• Reconcile accounts, invoices, purchase orders, bank statements, and vendor schedules.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing standard journal entries and variance reports.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and assist with internal or external audit preparation.
• Manage business office financial tracking spreadsheet.
• Handle contact and invoice information and resolve payment-related disputes efficiently to strengthen vendor relationships.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Month-end close

MS Office

Data input

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor degree in accounting or business

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join the Business Operations Management office on-site at Keesler AFB, MS. The role supports subcontracting, procurement, project control, business analysis, and human resources with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities include maintaining AP/AR, monthly closings, reporting, and data validation. A high school diploma is required, with 2–4 years of bookkeeping experience preferred; MS Office proficiency is essential.