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Accounting Clerk
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Brentwood, Maryland. In this role, you will assist with maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting various accounting functions. This position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with a strong background in bookkeeping and accounting tasks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to record financial transactions and maintain bookkeeping records.<br>• Process and verify invoices for payment, ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Perform data entry tasks to update financial databases and track transactions.<br>• Assist with expense reporting and budget reconciliation to support financial planning.<br>• Monitor and analyze cash flow to identify potential discrepancies or areas for improvement.<br>• Prepare financial reports for management to track company performance.<br>• Support inventory management by maintaining cost control measures and financial records.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline payment processing and credit card transactions.<br>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulations in all financial activities.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field.<br>• Proficiency in QuickBooks for managing financial records and transactions.<br>• Strong knowledge of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.<br>• Skilled in processing invoices and maintaining accurate documentation.<br>• Excellent data entry skills with a high level of attention to detail.<br>• Familiarity with expense reporting and budget reconciliation.<br>• Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.<br>• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within a team environment.
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  • Brentwood, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24.70 - 28.60 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Brentwood, Maryland. In this role, you will assist with maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting various accounting functions. This position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with a strong background in bookkeeping and accounting tasks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to record financial transactions and maintain bookkeeping records.<br>• Process and verify invoices for payment, ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Perform data entry tasks to update financial databases and track transactions.<br>• Assist with expense reporting and budget reconciliation to support financial planning.<br>• Monitor and analyze cash flow to identify potential discrepancies or areas for improvement.<br>• Prepare financial reports for management to track company performance.<br>• Support inventory management by maintaining cost control measures and financial records.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline payment processing and credit card transactions.<br>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulations in all financial activities.
  • 2025-10-30T13:23:41Z

Accounting Clerk Job in Brentwood | Robert Half