Accounting Clerk
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities for a high-tech organization in Huntsville, Alabama. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working with high transaction volume, maintaining accurate financial records, and improving day-to-day accounting processes. The role is primarily onsite and offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative accounting team while helping create greater efficiency across invoice and payment workflows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness while ensuring supporting documentation is complete.<br>• Match purchase orders, invoices, and related records to confirm transactions are properly recorded before payment.<br>• Enter and manage accounts payable information within the accounting system, maintaining organized and accurate case queues.<br>• Assist with accounts receivable tasks by reviewing shipment and packing documentation and verifying billing-related details.<br>• Reconcile account activity and investigate discrepancies to help maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline routine accounting activities and support improvements in workflow efficiency.<br>• Use Excel and financial software to track transactions, update records, and prepare supporting information for the accounting team.<br>• Partner with internal team members to resolve invoice, payment, and documentation issues in a timely manner.
• Experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting operations.<br>• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Ability to manage invoice processing and document matching in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Proficiency with Excel and experience working in accounting software such as FinancialForce or QuickBooks.<br>• Knowledge of purchase order matching, invoice review, and account reconciliation practices.<br>• Comfortable working mostly onsite in Huntsville, Alabama, with limited remote flexibility.<br>• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
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- Huntsville, AL
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
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23 - 25 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities for a high-tech organization in Huntsville, Alabama. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working with high transaction volume, maintaining accurate financial records, and improving day-to-day accounting processes. The role is primarily onsite and offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative accounting team while helping create greater efficiency across invoice and payment workflows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness while ensuring supporting documentation is complete.<br>• Match purchase orders, invoices, and related records to confirm transactions are properly recorded before payment.<br>• Enter and manage accounts payable information within the accounting system, maintaining organized and accurate case queues.<br>• Assist with accounts receivable tasks by reviewing shipment and packing documentation and verifying billing-related details.<br>• Reconcile account activity and investigate discrepancies to help maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline routine accounting activities and support improvements in workflow efficiency.<br>• Use Excel and financial software to track transactions, update records, and prepare supporting information for the accounting team.<br>• Partner with internal team members to resolve invoice, payment, and documentation issues in a timely manner.
- 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z