Job Opening: Accounting Clerk

Company
Robert Half
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Posted on
May 21, 2024

Description We are offering a contract-to-permanent opportunity for an Accounting Clerk in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The successful candidate will be joining our team in an in-office setting, focusing on accounts payable and administrative duties. This role emphasizes the use of QuickBooks for data entry and invoice processing, requiring a detail-oriented individual with strong administrative experience.

Responsibilities:

• Enter accounts payable data into QuickBooks with accuracy

• Handle administrative duties to support the accounting department

• Maintain up-to-date records of all transactions

• Process invoices in a timely and efficient manner

• Resolve any arising inquiries or issues related to accounts payable

• Monitor customer credit accounts and initiate action for delinquent payments

• Process customer credit applications, ensuring all information is accurate and complete

• Maintain customer credit records, updating any changes as necessary

• Communicate with customers to resolve credit-related inquiries

• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve accounting objectives and maintain financial security. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Accounting Clerk role or similar position

• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP)

• Strong data entry skills

• Experience with invoice processing

• Knowledge of QuickBooks software

• Previous administrative experience in a detail oriented setting

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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