Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Columbia, SC • 20h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for an privately held business in Columbia, South Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing a high volume of accounting transactions with accuracy. The position will contribute to both payables and receivables processes while helping maintain reliable financial records and timely invoice handling.

Responsibilities:

Process vendor invoices and payment transactions accurately while maintaining organized accounts payable records.

Prepare and post customer billing information, apply incoming payments, and support routine accounts receivable activities.

Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Review invoice documentation for completeness, resolve discrepancies, and follow up with internal teams or external contacts as needed.

Use Sage and related accounting tools to update records, track transactions, and support day-to-day bookkeeping functions.

Build and maintain spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas to reconcile data and monitor balances.

Assist with account reconciliations and help ensure financial information is current, consistent, and audit-ready.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in an accounting clerk or similar transactional accounting role.

Hands-on experience with both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Strong data entry skills with a proven ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including practical use of formulas for tracking and reconciliation tasks.

Experience working with Sage or a comparable accounting platform.

Solid understanding of invoice processing, payment posting, and basic accounting controls.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with close attention to detail.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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