Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities for a company in Reading, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who enjoys detailed financial work, collaborates effectively with others, and can manage invoicing and payment tasks with accuracy. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in AP/AR functions, strong Excel capabilities, and a dependable approach to maintaining organized accounting records.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, confirm supporting details, and process them in a timely manner.

• Prepare payment batches and assemble documentation for approval and signature.

• Assign appropriate coding to payable transactions and enter data into accounting records with a high level of precision.

• Investigate billing differences, resolve outstanding balances, and follow up on unpaid invoices as needed.

• Create and distribute customer invoices while ensuring billing information is complete and correct.

• Record incoming payments, apply receipts to the proper accounts, and maintain up-to-date transaction history.

• Support daily accounting operations by organizing financial documents and assisting with data entry related to billing and payments.

If interested, please send resume on a word document to Jim.Kirk@Roberthalf com

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in data entry with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Solid Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas for financial tracking and reporting.
• Experience with billing, invoice preparation, and payment posting.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and take appropriate steps to resolve them efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred.

Compensation

$18.05-$22.00 Hourly

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