Job Description: Accounting Clerk

Location: Tempe, AZ
Pay Rate: $20 - $25 per hour
Position Type: Contract to Hire

Overview: LHH is partnering with a client in Tempe, AZ, to find a diligent and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and development, transitioning from a contract to a permanent role based on performance.

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Process invoices, match purchase orders, and manage vendor payments. Track and reconcile accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Data Entry: Accurately enter financial data into accounting software, maintaining up-to-date records of all transactions.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and other financial records to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Payroll Support: Assist in payroll processing by tracking employee hours, verifying payroll data, and updating employee records.
• Financial Reporting: Generate monthly financial reports, assist in the preparation of budgets, and provide support during audits.
• Customer and Vendor Communication: Maintain professional relationships with customers and vendors, resolving any billing or payment discrepancies promptly.
• General Accounting Support: Provide general support to the accounting team, including filing, document management, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar platforms.
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with team members and external contacts.

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

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.