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Description

Job Summary: The Accounting Clerk performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of an operating unit, to include posting entries, verifying, and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports. Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Assists in performance of various clerical duties. Duties/Responsibilities: • Conducts routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable. • Reconciles various expenditure reports to source documents; distributes and files financial documents and reports. • Sorts documents; codes, logs, reviews for accuracy; matches supporting invoices to procurement documents; and verifies invoices for payment. • Prepares routine entries and posts financial transactions; reconciles entries and internal ledgers to financial reporting system reports. • Research processing problems, contacts departments and vendors to resolve problems and expedite payment and responds to inquiries by telephone or in writing; refers complex problems for solution. • Assists in preparation of financial statements such as billings, budgets, and cost reports. • May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation. • Downloads banks and cessions. • Generates summary sheets to be used by supervisor. • Reviews billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy; alerts supervisory staff of any discrepancies. • Distributes accounting reports as directed. • May assist with mail distribution, answering telephones, and other clerical tasks as needed. • Prepares and ships tax packets. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities: • Ability to enter data accurately and efficiently into computer software and systems. • Ability to perform simple accounting procedures. • Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures. • Basic data entry and/or word processing skills. • Records maintenance skills. • Ability to analyze and solve problems. • Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers. • Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork. • Account balancing skills. • Ability to use an automated accounting system. • Ability to prepare financial reports. • Knowledge of invoicing procedures. • Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and practices. • Good verbal communication skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education & Experience: • High school diploma or GED; at least 1-2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Skills

general accounting, microsoft excel, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing collections, Reconciliation, cash management, data entry, invoice entry, invoice processing, invoice reconciliation, Purchase order, Invoicing, Quickbooks

Top Skills Details

general accounting,microsoft excel

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor degree in Accounting (preferred) • High school diploma or GED & 1 - 2 years of experience directly related to the duties/responsibilities specified • Relevant experience: Accounts Payable/Receiving, Billing, Cash Management, or other Clerical/Transactional Accounting • Basic Excel (Lots of data entry)

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farmers Branch, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Farmers Branch,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.