On-Site Accounting Clerk - Detail-Driven AP/AR Specialist

VetJobs; Columbus Air Force Base (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is seeking an Accounting Clerk for on-site work at Keesler AFB, MS. The role supports subcontracting, procurement, project control, business analysis, and HR within the Business Operations Management office.

You will handle accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and reporting with meticulous attention to detail. The position requires a high school diploma (associate/bachelor preferred), 2–4 years in bookkeeping or accounting support, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree in accounting or business preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in bookkeeping, AP/AR, or accounting support roles preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams etc.).
• Experience with Data Input and Validation.

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 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

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School/GED

Associate or Bachelor in accounting/business

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is seeking an Accounting Clerk for on-site work at Keesler AFB, MS. The role supports subcontracting, procurement, project control, business analysis, and HR within the Business Operations Management office.

You will handle accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and reporting with meticulous attention to detail. The position requires a high school diploma (associate/bachelor preferred), 2–4 years in bookkeeping or accounting support, and strong MS Office skills.