Accounting Clerk

An Accounting Clerk is being sought by Robert Half in the Government industry, whose duties will be matching invoices to purchase orders/ vouchers, data entry, and assisting with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). This is a long-term contract / temporary to hire position located in the Mc Murray, Pennsylvania area. Do you enjoy being part of a team-oriented environment? This job opportunity offers room for growth and may be of interest to you. This is with an organization that has quickly become well-respected for its business practices.

Key responsibilities

- Standard accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects

- Assemble statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources

- See to the proper coding of documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes

- Resolve discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required

- Support Accounts Payable: A/P invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing

- Contribute to Accounts Receivable: help with collection of past due balance, process daily invoices/credit, and apply cash receipt

- Post financial figures to journals and ledgers

- Excellent data entry skills

- Knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)

- Accounts Payable (AP) experience desired

- AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred

- Spreadsheet and ERP system experience is a plus

- Ability to multitask, collaborate and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds in a fast-paced environment