Accounting Clerk

We are looking for a detail-focused Accounting Clerk to join a busy accounting team in Festus, Missouri on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who wants practical experience across core accounting activities, including payables, receivables, reconciliations, payroll support, and financial record management. The position offers exposure to a fast-moving environment where accuracy, organization, and discretion are essential. You will contribute to daily accounting operations while building hands-on knowledge of job costing, reporting, and compliance-related processes.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, update supplier records, and assist with day-to-day accounts payable activities to help maintain accurate payment workflows.
• Support accounts receivable functions by posting customer payments, reviewing outstanding balances, and following up on open items as needed.
• Reconcile credit card activity, banking transactions, and selected ledger accounts to help ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
• Assist with payroll-related tasks, reporting preparation, and audit support while handling sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.
• Contribute to construction and union accounting activities, including documentation for wage compliance, reporting obligations, and related fund tracking.
• Help with month-end accounting tasks by preparing journal entry support, organizing backup documentation, and assisting the team during close.
• Maintain orderly accounting and employee files through accurate recordkeeping, scanning, filing, and document management.
• Enter financial and job cost data into accounting systems such as QuickBooks and ServiceTitan, and prepare spreadsheets and reports in Excel.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement efforts that strengthen efficiency and accuracy across accounting operations.