Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support a busy financial services team in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable handling a mix of accounting and administrative tasks, and able to keep up with a steady workflow. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment activity, assist with receivables, and serve as a reliable point of contact for financial follow-up and incoming inquiries.

Responsibilities:
• Manage daily payment processing activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Handle accounts receivable tasks, including tracking outstanding balances and updating account details in internal records.
• Respond to inbound calls professionally and provide support related to account status, payment questions, and documentation needs.
• Prepare and process property payoff information while confirming figures and required details are complete.
• Communicate with insurance companies to obtain updates, resolve open items, and support timely account handling.
• Enter financial and customer information into accounting systems with strong attention to accuracy and completeness.
• Review invoices and related documentation to support proper coding, processing, and record maintenance.
• Assist with additional accounting and clerical projects as business needs increase over the course of the assignment.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting accounting operations with exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and confidence navigating accounting software for daily transaction processing.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Background in invoice handling, payment posting, or related financial recordkeeping responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven office environment.
• Clear communication skills for handling phone interactions and coordinating with external partners such as insurance companies.
• Proficiency with general clerical and administrative tasks in a business setting that requires attention to detail.

Compensation

$20.90-$24.20 Hourly

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