Job Description

Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Clerk, whose duties will be matching invoices to purchase orders/ vouchers, data entry, and assisting with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). This is a long-term contract / temporary to hire employment opportunity based in the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania area. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and is best suitable for candidates seeking an energetic, team-oriented environment. This opportunity is with an emerging organization that is well-respected in the industry.

What you get to do every day

- Arrange documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes

- Patch up discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required

- Overall accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects

- Aid Accounts Payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing

- Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources

- Broadcast financial information to journals and ledgers

- Work with Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, and help with collection of past due balance

Requirements

- Prior knowledge in Spreadsheet and ERP system

- Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with individuals of all backgrounds

- Outstanding data entry skills

- 2+ years of relevant experience

- AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred

- Quickbooks experience a must!

- Accounts Receivable (AR) experience

- Accounts Payable (AP) experience desired

- Clerical Duties experience preferred

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