We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Cheshire, Connecticut. This Contract to permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to vital financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other essential accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, accuracy, and a proactive approach to maintaining and reconciling financial records. Responsibilities: • Verify the accuracy of invoices and financial documents, ensuring compliance with established policies. • Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers, and records to reflect accurate financial transactions. • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoicing and cash deposits. • Enter financial data into accounting systems, utilizing defined software programs. • Prepare detailed reports and compile data for management review. • Reconcile records with internal staff, management, or external vendors and customers. • Investigate discrepancies in financial data and recommend corrective actions. • Utilize office equipment such as calculators and computers to perform daily accounting tasks. • Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless financial operations. • Support additional administrative tasks as needed within the finance department.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes. • Familiarity with QuickBooks and data entry procedures. • Ability to process invoices accurately and efficiently. • Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. • Attention to detail and capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Knowledge of Epicor software is an advantage. • Associate degree in accounting or business is preferred but not required.

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Cheshire, CT
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
19.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Cheshire, Connecticut. This Contract to permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to vital financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other essential accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, accuracy, and a proactive approach to maintaining and reconciling financial records. Responsibilities: • Verify the accuracy of invoices and financial documents, ensuring compliance with established policies. • Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers, and records to reflect accurate financial transactions. • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoicing and cash deposits. • Enter financial data into accounting systems, utilizing defined software programs. • Prepare detailed reports and compile data for management review. • Reconcile records with internal staff, management, or external vendors and customers. • Investigate discrepancies in financial data and recommend corrective actions. • Utilize office equipment such as calculators and computers to perform daily accounting tasks. • Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless financial operations. • Support additional administrative tasks as needed within the finance department.
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