Accounting Clerk Job at Robert Half in Capitol Heights

We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for an Accounting Clerk in Capitol Heights, Maryland. The successful candidate will join our finance department, where they will play a critical role in maintaining financial records and managing transactions. This role is primarily office-based and is situated within the financial industry.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and accurately process customer credit applications
• Maintain precise records of customer credit
• Provide clerical support to the accounting department, including data entry and record keeping
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing and transaction payments
• Handle routine correspondence, resolving any client inquiries related to invoices, statements, or payment discrepancies
• Assist in the preparation of balance sheets and other financial statements in accordance with legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Timely reconcile accounts
• Support audit processes and fact checks
• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure all financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) management is mandatory
• Ability to handle Accounts Receivable (AR) efficiently
• Must possess strong data entry skills
• Experience in invoice processing is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Peachtree Sage software is needed