Detail‑Oriented Accounting Clerk – AP & Admin Support

Surge Staffing; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking a dependable Accounting Clerk to support the Finance Department with accounts payable, recordkeeping, invoicing, deposits, and general administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong computer skills, and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work professionally with coworkers and the public.

This full-time position operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a pay range of $16.50–$17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma required
• Dependable, punctual, and professional

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices on a weekly basis
• Maintain accounts payable files and official department records
• Create and distribute inter-agency invoices
• Process daily deposits received through the mail and from various departments
• Prepare materials for mailing, including bid packets and accounting files
• Sort and distribute department mail
• Answer department phone calls and assist the public as needed
• Assist with Finance Department projects, including budgeting and audit preparation
• Review and submit FOIA requests to the appropriate departments
• Assist with election-related duties
• Maintain accurate and organized financial and administrative records
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Accounting experience

Strong computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Surge Staffing is seeking a dependable Accounting Clerk to support the Finance Department with accounts payable, recordkeeping, invoicing, deposits, and general administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong computer skills, and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work professionally with coworkers and the public.

This full-time position operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a pay range of $16.50–$17.00 per hour.