Accounting Assistant / Accounting Clerk

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports To: CFO

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant / Accounting Clerk to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing manufacturing company. This role will handle core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, invoicing, job setup, and month-end close support. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and record accounts payable invoices and payments
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing customers and posting receipts calling to collect monies.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Enter and maintain job and project data in the accounting system
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Balance cash accounts and support basic cash management
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records
• Respond to vendor and customer accounting inquiries
• Generate routine accounting reports as needed
• Support the CFO with additional accounting tasks as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or AP/AR
• Prior experience using Sage Intacct is preferred
• Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations
• Familiarity with invoicing and customer collections
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree or accounting coursework preferred
• Construction or job-cost accounting experience is a plus