Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
RH
Robert Half
Accounting Clerk
Career Insights for Accounting Clerk
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Pennsylvania data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$44,369 / year median in Pennsylvania
-11% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling transactional accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and working with a high level of consistency. The ideal candidate will contribute to both payables and receivables activities while helping keep financial data organized and up to date.
Kirk@Roberthalf com
Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming invoices, verify details for accuracy, and prepare items for timely payment processing.
- Record customer payments, update account balances, and help maintain accurate receivables records.
- Enter financial information into accounting systems with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Support routine bookkeeping activities by organizing documentation and maintaining complete accounting files.
- Use QuickBooks to track transactions, update records, and assist with daily accounting workflows.
- Review discrepancies in billing or payment records and communicate with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.
Kirk@Roberthalf com
- Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in an administrative or accounting capacity.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within computerized accounting systems.
- Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with invoice handling, payment tracking, and financial record maintenance.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced work environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with team members and addressing record discrepancies.