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Robert Half

Robert Half is hiring: Accounting Clerk in Chesapeake

Robert Half, Chesapeake, VA, US


Job Description

Job Description
We are seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team in the Hi Tech Engineering industry, located in CHESAPEAKE, Virginia. As an Accounting Clerk, you will play a crucial role in managing general accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records, and providing support for audits and reporting requirements. This role is a short term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities
• Assist in the migration and validation of data, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices consistently, including coding, approval, and forwarding.
• Work in collaboration with our accounting team to resolve any issues with invoices.
• Coordinate with purchasing groups and manage filing and expense report reviews.
• Execute journal entries and carry out accounts receivable tasks.
• Conduct time and labor reporting.
• Provide essential support for audits and annual reporting requirements.
• Perform routine accounting functions on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Collaborate with team members and provide assistance as needed.• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role within the Hi Tech Engineering industry
• Demonstrated proficiency in account reconciliation
• Extensive knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Experience in data entry and invoice processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems
• Must be authorized to work in the country (no sponsorship provided)
• Willingness to continually update skills and knowledge in the field of accounting.