Accounting Clerk

Aston Carter•Jacksonville, FL

10d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist records and maintains accurate financial data, supports daily accounting operations, and helps ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting regulations. This role focuses on processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reporting within a small, office-based team.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice review and payment preparation.
Practical experience with accounts receivable activities, such as tracking and recording incoming payments.
Strong understanding of purchase orders and their use in verifying and processing invoices.
Proficiency in bookkeeping, including recording transactions and maintaining accurate ledgers.
Experience with reconciliation of bank statements and other financial accounts to resolve discrepancies.
Demonstrated ability to perform invoice processing with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to perform three-way matching between purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with maintaining and updating accounting databases and spreadsheets.
Ability to support an accounting team with administrative and organizational tasks.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data and documentation.
Effective communication skills for collaborating with colleagues and responding to inquiries.
Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a structured manner.

Responsibilities

Record financial transactions and maintain accurate ledgers to ensure up-to-date and reliable financial records.
Prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payments in a timely and accurate manner.
Compare purchase orders to products delivered and verify details to support accurate invoice processing.
Use purchase orders to verify and process invoices for payment, ensuring proper authorization and documentation.
Perform three-way matching between purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices to confirm accuracy before payment.
Reconcile bank statements and identify, investigate, and resolve any discrepancies.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements by compiling and organizing relevant data.
Maintain and update accounting databases and spreadsheets to support efficient data management and reporting.
Support the accounting team with various administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and document organization.
Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations in all financial processes.