<p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a company in Salt Lake City, Utah on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with billing and payments, and helping keep reporting processes organized and timely. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working across both transactional accounting tasks and general administrative support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record daily financial activity, including receipts, expenses, and other accounting entries, with a high level of accuracy in the accounting system.</p><p>• Organize and maintain both paper and electronic financial records to ensure documentation is accessible for reviews and audits.</p><p>• Prepare outgoing customer invoices and review supplier invoices against supporting documents before processing.</p><p>• Coordinate payments through checks, electronic methods, and direct deposits for vendors and employees as needed.</p><p>• Reconcile bank activity and account balances, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of recurring financial statements and other reporting materials for internal use.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including tracking open balances and following up on collections when appropriate.</p><p>• Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process approved reimbursements for payment.</p><p>• Provide backup assistance for payroll processing and help the procurement team arrange travel through approved vendors.</p><p>• Respond professionally to billing and payment inquiries, manage petty cash activity, and assist during internal and external audits.</p>