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TITLE:                    Temporary Accounting Clerk

REPORTS TO:          Controller

DEPARTMENT:         Finance

STATUS:                  Temporary – 6-8 Months; Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE:                 Part Time – 20 Hours/Week; Schedule Flexible

COMPENSATION:     $20.39 - $23.85

JOB SUMMARY

The Temporary Accounting Clerk will assist the Finance team by providing accounts receivable support and customer service to third parties. The Temporary Accounting Clerk will also be responsible for critical data entry and documentation with a high level of attention to detail, as well as other administrative support for the team.

RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accounts Receivable Support

+ Prepare and send invoices to customers, in a timely manner

+ Record incoming payments and appropriately apply them to customer accounts

+ Monitor aging reports and assist with follow-up on overdue accounts

+ Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing and payments

Data Entry & Documentation

+ Enter financial transactions into accounting software, with accuracy

+ Maintain organized records of invoices, receipts, and correspondence

+ Assist with reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies

+ Support the finance team with filing, scanning, and general clerical or administrative tasks

+ Help prepare reports related to accounts receivable, as needed

+ Assist with month-end closing activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

+ High School Diploma

Experience

+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel, required

+ Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping, required

+ Experience with accounting software, preferred - although training will be provided

Skills

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Strong customer service skills

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