Accounting Clerk – Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

A high-volume distribution company is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting functions.

The ideal candidate has one to three years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills and a proven ability to process financial transactions accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Receive, code and process invoices, purchase orders and expense reports.
• Process accounts receivable payments, refunds and account adjustments.
• Create and post journal entries to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Verify figures, postings, documentation and accounting codes for accuracy.
• Route invoices for management approval.
• Vouch inventory transactions in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Research payment histories, invoice details and account discrepancies.
• Enter financial data into accounting software.
• Scan and maintain accounting records.
• Create and update Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist with additional accounting and clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to three years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger posting or a similar accounting role.
• General knowledge of accounting processes and transaction flow.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Accurate 10-key, typing and data-entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Ability to manage high-volume work while meeting deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX is preferred.