Accounting Clerk
Gooch & Housego Cleveland•Highland Heights, OH
•$50,000 - $60,000
About The Position
As a Group Accounting Clerk, you will work within G&H's U.S. Finance Shared Services team, supporting multiple business locations with core transactional accounting activities. You will help ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and on time, and maintain accounting records that support daily operations and month-end financial reporting. The role suits an organized, detail-oriented person who values collaboration, accuracy, responsiveness, and internal customer service.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1–2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general accounting.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial transactions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer-focused approach and ability to build effective relationships across the business.
- High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within an ERP or accounting system.
Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices by validating supporting documentation and matching purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
- Prepare and process weekly accounts payable payment runs.
- Maintain vendor master data and support W-9 and annual 1099 processing.
- Process customer cash receipts and accurately apply payments to customer accounts.
- Process customer credit card transactions and maintain customer credit records.
- Prepare customer credit and debit adjustments as required.
- Assist with intercompany accounting transactions and month-end accounting activities.
- Validate general ledger coding on purchase requisitions and invoices.
- Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Partner with Finance, Purchasing, and site teams to resolve transactional exceptions.
- Support multiple U.S. locations by processing day-to-day accounting activities accurately and on time.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across the shared services accounting function.
Benefits
- Paid time off and company holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Program
- Employee wellness resources
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
