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Robert Half
Accounting Clerk
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$48,750 / year median in Washington
-5% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a busy project accounting group supporting construction-related billing activities in Washington. This is a Contract position that requires onsite support on a permanent basis and a strong ability to manage detailed financial data in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings experience with construction or project accounting and can help maintain accurate billing, revenue tracking, and job-related records while partnering closely with accounting and operations teams.
Responsibilities:
- Enter high volumes of project billing and financial data with accuracy and attention to deadlines.
- Record information from job packets and supporting project documents for billing and revenue purposes.
- Assist the project accounting team with new project setup, billing revisions, and routine revenue-related updates.
- Maintain organized financial records tied to active jobs and support ongoing documentation accuracy.
- Investigate inconsistencies in billing, job cost, or project data and help correct errors promptly.
- Prepare, revise, and distribute accounting and project reports requested by internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with project managers, accounting personnel, and operations staff to keep billing information current and complete.
- Provide support during month-end processes and project closeout activities as needed.