Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

LHH Recruitment Solutions is looking for an accounting clerk for a client in the Newport Kentucky area. The Accounting Clerk supports daily accounting operations with a strong focus on transactional accounting while assisting with reporting and compliance activities. This role works closely with internal teams and external customers and vendors to ensure accurate processing, timely follow-up, and proper reconciliation to the general ledger. This position is temp to hire and will pay between $45K and $55K annually.

Job Duties:

• Process accounts payable invoices, including coding, matching, and entering invoices while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Prepare and issue customer invoices, track billing status, and resolve billing discrepancies
• Apply customer payments accurately through cash application, including ACH, wire, and check payments
• Perform business-to-business collections by following up on outstanding receivables, maintaining professional customer communication, and documenting collection activity
• Assist with preparing and filing sales and use tax returns, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submission
• Reconcile subledgers for accounts payable and accounts receivable and balance activity to the general ledger
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoicing, payments, tax reporting, and account balances
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate records and support audit and internal review requests as needed
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve processes related to billing, payments, and compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in an accounting clerk, accounts payable, or accounts receivable role
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processing, billing, cash application, and collections
• Exposure to sales and use tax preparation and basic tax compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
• Proficiency with accounting software and strong Excel skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in transactional work
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with customers, vendors, and internal teams

If you are interested in learning more, please apply now.
 

Pay Details: $45,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Christopher Riley

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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