Accounting Clerk

Aston Carter • Fairfax, VA

8d • $26 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk manages accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. The role includes posting accounts payable in QuickBooks, reconciling data, preparing checks for 20–30 vendors, matching purchase orders to invoices, and processing expense reports. Accounts receivable work includes posting payments, invoicing approximately 200 contracts, and understanding journal entries.

The position is based in Fairfax, Virginia, and is fully onsite. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The team consists of three members. The role offers opportunities to develop accounting skills and contribute to administrative and logistics work. This is a contract-to-hire position.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience with QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace.
• Experience communicating and negotiating with vendors.
• Ability to pull financial reports in QuickBooks Online.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience, specifically in accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in setting up new vendors.

Responsibilities

• Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy.
• Contact subcontractors regarding billing errors.
• Set up direct bill accounts with subcontractors.
• Create invoices and purchase requests.
• File invoices and review the internal database for accounting accuracy.
• Process weekly check runs.
• Post accounts payable in QuickBooks and reconcile data.
• Prepare checks for 20–30 vendors and match purchase orders to invoices.
• Process expense reports.
• Post accounts receivable payments and invoice approximately 200 contracts.
• Understand journal entries.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible

What This Job Offers

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