Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Augusta, GA • 2d ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations in Augusta, Georgia. This position contributes to the accuracy and organization of accounts payable and related accounting records while handling a broad range of clerical finance duties. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently on routine assignments, exercises sound judgment when reviewing financial documentation, and collaborates effectively with finance staff on more complex matters.

Responsibilities:

Support the Finance Department with day-to-day accounting and administrative activities that keep records accurate and up to date.

Process invoices and payment requests for assigned accounts, enter financial details into the accounting system, and prepare checks for proper approval and distribution.

Review accounts payable practices and help identify improvements to procedures, controls, and documentation for the finance team.

Rotate coverage for outgoing mail duties, including preparing mailings and maintaining postage equipment to ensure uninterrupted operation.

Organize and maintain purchase orders, receiving documents, check copies, invoices, and related records in accordance with established filing standards.

Match payment documentation to supporting materials, arrange records in proper sequence, and preserve complete vendor files for audit and reference purposes.

Analyze invoices, assign appropriate coding, balance supporting spreadsheets, and prepare contract-related billings for payment processing.

Update tenant financial records with approved adjustments, write-offs, and other account changes as directed by finance leadership.

Assist with reconciliations of payable and receivable balances, compile departmental statistics, and help prepare write-off documentation and collection-related records.

Retrieve credit card statements, gather transaction support from cardholders, code expenses to the general ledger, review utility invoices and logs, and process timely monthly payments. Requirements - Experience handling accounts payable activities, including invoice review, payment processing, and supporting documentation management.

Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping practices used to maintain accurate financial records.

Ability to perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy and maintain organized electronic and paper files.

Familiarity with accounts receivable tasks, account reconciliations, and routine clerical accounting responsibilities.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and follow established procedures.

Proficiency using computer-based accounting or financial systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize routine assignments independently, and seek guidance on non-routine issues when needed.

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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