Accounting Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Greenville, South Carolina on a Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations by handling financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with month-end and year-end activities. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, comfort working with accounting systems, and the ability to manage both payables and receivables with accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming invoices and outgoing payments while ensuring timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Examine general ledger activity, prepare journal entries, and record adjustments to keep financial data complete and accurate.
• Perform reconciliations across key accounts, including bank records and intercompany balances, and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain and update the chart of accounts to support accurate financial reporting and consistent account usage.
• Contribute to internal control review efforts by gathering information, checking documentation, and supporting compliance-related accounting tasks.
• Record monthly, quarterly, and annual accruals in alignment with reporting deadlines and accounting standards.
• Enter financial data into accounting systems such as QuickBooks and verify records for accuracy and completeness.
• Support invoice processing and related documentation to ensure transactions are properly coded and filed. Requirements
• Experience working with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes in an accounting or finance environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence using accounting software for daily transaction processing.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with invoice processing, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Understanding of general ledger structure and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain reliable financial records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams and resolving account issues.

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