Accounting Clerk / Junior Accountant
Salary: $50k to $55k
Monday thru Friday/In Office
Position Type: Temporary-to-Hire
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Clerk with accounts payable experience and a basic understanding of accounting principles. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who is eager to learn, grow professionally, and develop into a Junior Accountant within the organization.
The company is implementing a new accounts payable system and is looking for someone who can learn the system, assist with the implementation and ongoing processes, and eventually help monitor its functionality and technology. The ideal candidate will have a combination of accounting knowledge, computer skills, and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform day-to-day accounting and accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, data entry, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assist with invoice review, coding, account reconciliation, and other basic accounting duties as needed.
• Learn and become proficient in the company’s new accounts payable system.
• Assist with system implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Monitor system activity and help identify and resolve discrepancies, errors, or processing issues.
• Work with internal team members and technology support to help ensure the system operates accurately and efficiently.
• Develop an understanding of the system’s functionality and eventually serve as an internal resource for system-related questions and issues.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as skills and experience develop, with the opportunity to advance into a Junior Accountant role.
Qualifications
• Some experience in accounts payable, accounting support, or general office accounting.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, account coding, and financial transactions.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and technology.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to recognize discrepancies, ask questions, and follow issues through to resolution.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn.
• An interest in accounting systems, process improvement, and professional growth.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who has a foundation in accounts payable and basic accounting but is looking for an opportunity to expand their skills. They should be comfortable working with technology, enjoy learning how systems function, and have the initiative to become knowledgeable enough to help monitor and support the company’s new AP platform.
Growth Opportunity: This temporary-to-hire position offers the potential to develop into a Junior Accountant role, with increasing responsibility for accounting functions and the ongoing support and oversight of the company’s accounts payable system.
