Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Odessa, Florida. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to contribute to essential financial processes within a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role in accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all accounting activities.
Responsibilities:
Process and record incoming invoices, ensuring payments are accurate and completed on time.
Reconcile company accounts to verify that transactions align with goods and services received.
Maintain and update the accounts payable ledger while organizing invoices and receipts.
Respond to inquiries from vendors, contractors, and internal departments regarding payments and account details.
Generate accounts payable reports and assist in preparing financial statements.
Match payments to invoices, update statements with received transactions, and prepare outgoing invoices.
Follow up on outstanding payments by contacting customers or suppliers and making collection calls.
Investigate discrepancies in invoices and ensure accounting ledgers are accurate and up to date.
Support month-end closing processes and assist in preparing monthly metrics.
Complete ad hoc reports and provide assistance with customer file updates and payment reconciliations as needed. Requirements - Proficiency in Sage 100 preferred but not required.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Familiarity with accounts receivable and payable procedures.
Understanding of basic bookkeeping, credit, and accounting principles.
Experience with cash applications and customer service.
Excellent organizational skills and effective communication abilities.
Ability to perform accurate data entry and invoice processing.
Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliation and billing processes.
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