Accounting Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Framingham, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with transactional accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and keeping billing activity organized. The selected candidate will contribute to both payables and receivables processes while using QuickBooks and strong data entry skills to help ensure timely and accurate financial administration.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor bills, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Record customer payments, update account balances, and assist with monitoring outstanding receivables.
• Enter financial information into accounting systems and maintain organized records for invoices and related transactions.
• Review invoices for completeness, correct discrepancies, and route items appropriately for approval when needed.
• Support routine account reconciliation activities by comparing records and identifying inconsistencies.
• Use QuickBooks to maintain accounting entries, track transactions, and assist with daily bookkeeping tasks.
• Communicate with internal contacts and external vendors or customers to resolve payment and billing questions.
• Help maintain reliable financial documentation by following established procedures for filing and record retention.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities in an office or accounting environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence navigating accounting software for routine transaction processing.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience reviewing and processing invoices in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage multiple administrative and accounting tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for handling billing and payment-related inquiries.
• Basic understanding of accounting procedures and financial recordkeeping best practices.

Compensation

$17.41-$20.16 Hourly

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