Accounting Clerk

We have a client in the Athens area seeking to start an Accounting Clerk for a contract-to-hire opportunity, please apply and I can call you to talk - the position will be onsite 100%

Position Summary:

Position is responsible for regular and ongoing processing of all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, inclusive of credit card activity, expense reimbursement, invoices processing and monitoring the associated effects of each. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that finances are accurate and up to date. To ensure customer and supplier accounts are posted accurately and within established time limits such that payments are timely, accurate and complete.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions to ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner.
• Receive, verify and post vendor invoices and requisitions for services supplied.
• Perform a three-way match in AP. Reconcile the Received not Invoiced (RNI) register on a timely basis
• Apply customer remittances in a timely, accurate and efficient manner to ensure finances are maintained.
• Prepare, match, & batch invoices for entry & posting into current ERP system.
• Accurate data entry of invoices for processing and payment.
• Assist in the customer collections process.
• Process expense reimbursements and manage company credit cards.
• Maintain accurate customer and vendor profiles and ensure these profiles are kept up to date.
• Maintain the general ledger and coding of all invoices and transactions.
• Reconcile AR and AP balances to the subledger
• Maintain an accurate and efficient electronic filing system for all financial documents.
• Verify that all transactions apply with policies and procedures.
• Monitor cycle count activity.
• Provide assistance/back up for banking as needed.
• Update or create financial related analysis reports as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Associates degree in accounting preferred.
• Basic knowledge in proper accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Experience in a multi-company environment is helpful.
• Ability to perform basic accounting calculations and analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel with knowledge of excel accounting functions.
• Ability to be highly accurate with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and constructively.