We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Earth City, Missouri in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position supports day-to-day financial operations by handling a mix of payables, receivables, and administrative accounting tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong accuracy, solid organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions by matching purchase orders, entering non-purchase-order invoices, and preparing timely payments to domestic suppliers.
• Maintain vendor records by setting up new suppliers, collecting required tax documentation, and updating information in the accounting system.
• Review and enter employee expense submissions and company card activity, organize supporting receipts, and allocate charges to the appropriate accounts.
• Post incoming customer payments received by check and wire transfer, record daily wire activity, and prepare bank deposits as needed.
• Establish new customer accounts, track tax-exempt documentation, distribute account statements, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Support accounts receivable operations by handling collection outreach, entering drop-ship transactions, and preparing reports related to monthly card activity.
• Assist with general office coordination, including ordering workplace supplies and overseeing postage meter needs.
• Contribute to additional accounting support activities such as entering sales orders, preparing monthly Excel-based reports, developing commission reports, and assisting with foreign vendor payments alongside accounting leadership.