Group Accounting Clerk – AP/AR & Financial Ops

Gooch & Housego PLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company/ER

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Enhanced Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Resources

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Gooch & Housego PLC in the United States is seeking a Group Accounting Clerk to join our U.S. Finance Shared Services team.

You will handle core transactional accounting activities across multiple locations, ensuring timely processing of invoices, receipts, and month-end close tasks with accuracy and confidentiality. Ideal candidates have an associate degree in accounting with 1–2 years in AP/AR or general accounting, strong Excel skills, and a customer-focused, detail-oriented mindset to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general accounting.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Experience working within an ERP or accounting system preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
• High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices by validating supporting documentation and matching purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Prepare and process weekly accounts payable payment runs.
• Maintain vendor master data and support W-9 and annual 1099 processing.
• Process customer cash receipts and apply payments accurately to customer accounts.
• Process customer credit card transactions and maintain customer credit records.
• Prepare customer credit and debit adjustments as required.
• Assist with intercompany accounting transactions and month-end accounting activities.
• Validate general ledger coding on purchase requisitions and invoices.
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Finance, Purchasing, and site teams to resolve transactional exceptions.
• Support multiple U.S. locations by ensuring timely and accurate processing of day-to-day accounting activities.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General accounting

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gooch & Housego PLC in the United States is seeking a Group Accounting Clerk to join our U.S. Finance Shared Services team.

You will handle core transactional accounting activities across multiple locations, ensuring timely processing of invoices, receipts, and month-end close tasks with accuracy and confidentiality. Ideal candidates have an associate degree in accounting with 1–2 years in AP/AR or general accounting, strong Excel skills, and a customer-focused, detail-oriented mindset to