Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day payables and receivables activities for a client in Reading, Pennsylvania. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented financial work, collaborates well with others, and can keep records accurate and current in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus on invoice handling, payment processing, account reconciliation, and billing support while helping maintain organized accounting data.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, confirm supporting details, and process them in a timely manner.
• Organize and assign proper accounting codes to payable transactions before entering them into financial records.
• Prepare payment documentation and assemble materials needed for approval and signature.
• Investigate billing differences, follow up on outstanding items, and help resolve unpaid invoice issues.
• Create and distribute customer invoices while ensuring billing information is complete and correct.
• Record incoming payments, apply receipts to the appropriate accounts, and maintain up-to-date receivable balances.
• Perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency across accounting documents.
• Previous experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in a detail-focused setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while managing routine accounting tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas for tracking and reconciling data.
• Strong data entry skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with billing processes, payment posting, and invoice management.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting and finance procedures with the ability to learn internal systems quickly.