We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a finance team on a contract basis. This onsite opportunity supports day-to-day accounting operations and is expected to run for approximately 4 to 6 weeks, with potential for extension. The role is well suited for someone who can manage payment processing, reconciliations, and financial record updates in a busy environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile cash activity across several bank accounts and financial institutions to ensure records remain accurate and current.
• Apply incoming customer payments to the correct accounts and review receipts carefully for completeness and accuracy.
• Examine invoices for supporting documentation and required approvals before releasing them for payment.
• Process vendor disbursements, organize payment timing according to agreed terms, and assist with scheduled check runs.
• Compare vendor statements against internal records, investigate differences, and resolve outstanding issues promptly.
• Review corporate credit card transactions and employee expense submissions to confirm proper coding and policy compliance.
• Maintain supplier information in accounting records and update vendor details as changes occur.
• Respond to vendor questions in a clear and courteous manner and provide timely follow-up on payment or account matters.
• Assign expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers while supporting other finance-related tasks as needed.