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Robert Half
Accounting Clerk
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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 an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage both payables and receivables work while keeping records accurate and organized. The role also involves general administrative support and coordination with customers regarding account balances and payment activity. Familiarity with SyteLine Infor and strong attention to detail will help ensure success in this position.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices by reviewing details, assigning the correct coding, and entering transactions accurately into the accounting system.
- Maintain accounts receivable records, post customer payments, and reconcile account activity to keep balances current.
- Communicate with customers regarding outstanding invoices, payment follow-up, and account questions with attention to detail.
- Enter financial data into company systems with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
- Support routine reconciliation tasks by comparing records, identifying discrepancies, and assisting with corrections.
- Use SyteLine Infor and other accounting tools to manage transaction records and day-to-day accounting activities.
- Perform document filing, record maintenance, and other clerical office tasks that support the accounting team.
- Experience handling accounts payable and accounts receivable activities in an office or accounting environment.
- Ability to code invoices, enter transactions, and process financial records with strong accuracy.
- Working knowledge of invoice processing and data entry best practices.
- Experience reconciling account activity and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
- Confidence communicating with customers about billing, payments, and account follow-up.
- Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks; experience with SyteLine Infor is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage clerical and administrative tasks alongside accounting responsibilities.