Accounting Clerk I

Rentokil North America; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick days

Floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rentokil North America is hiring an Accounting Assistant in Memphis. The role provides administrative support for the accounting team, handling data entry for AP/AR, invoicing, and basic bookkeeping.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with potential extended hours at month-end. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in Finance or Accounting and a high school diploma or GED, with proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs, MS Excel, and accounting software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED - required
• 3+ years of Finance or Accounting experience - required
• This is a full-time position; the Accounting Assistant will report to an office
• Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; evenings/weekends may be required at month end
• Pre-employment background screen required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass motor vehicle record search

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank deposits and post payments to customer accounts
• Research discrepancies in customer payments
• Prepare customer invoices
• Process vendor invoices into Accounts Payable system
• Reconcile vendor invoices and identify discrepancies
• Request and process W-9 forms from new vendors
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Google Docs
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software
• Work experience as an Accounting Assistant or Accounting Clerk with three or more years of experience
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Data entry

MS Excel

Accounting software

MS Office

Google Docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!

For more information about our benefits, see below!

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet".

What do our Accounting Assistant's do?

The Accounting Assistant provides administrative support to the accounting team, undertaking clerical tasks such as data entry of accounts payable and accounts receivable, filing, making occasional phone calls, and basic bookkeeping.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare bank deposits and post payments to customer accounts
• Research discrepancies in customer payments
• Prepare customer invoices
• Process vendor invoices into Accounts Payable system
• Reconcile vendor invoices and identify discrepancies
• Request and process W-9 forms from new vendors
• Familiarity with a wide range of financial transactions including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Google Docs
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software
• Work experience as an Accounting Assistant or Accounting Clerk with three or more years of experience
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

What do you need?

• High school diploma or GED - required
• 3+ (three) years of Finance or Accounting experience - required
• This is a full-time position. The Accounting Assistant will report to an office.
• Work Schedule: This job tends to have regular office hours but may have extended hours due to time-sensitive deadlines and time frames. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required at month end as job duties demand.
• Successfully meet pre-employment background screen
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass motor vehicle record search

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:

Professional and Personal Growth

• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

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