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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a long-term contract position that offers flexibility in working hours while requiring consistent office presence. The role involves managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and employee expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices daily, verifying accuracy, classifying to the general ledger, and obtaining necessary approvals.

• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase orders.

• Maintain vendor master files, including adding new vendors and gathering required tax documentation such as W-9 forms.

• Determine weekly invoices for payment, prepare checks, obtain signatures, and ensure timely distribution.

• Address vendor inquiries and resolve irregularities related to invoices and payments.

• Review employee expense reports for compliance, process approved reports, and issue checks.

• Reconcile customer accounts receivable by matching payments to invoices and addressing billing issues promptly.

• Prepare and issue annual Form 1099s for eligible payees.

• Support cash application processes by ensuring payments are accurately applied to customer invoices.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the accounting department. Requirements • Proficiency in accounts receivable and payable procedures.

• Basic knowledge of bookkeeping, credit, and accounting principles.

• Strong skills in cash application and data reconciliation.

• Competence in using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

• Familiarity with accounting software such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

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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