Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a team in Westbrook, Maine. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables in a fast-paced setting. The role will focus on maintaining accurate records, processing invoices, and using accounting software to keep transactions current and well documented.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting details, and enter payment information accurately into accounting systems.
• Manage outgoing payments and monitor due dates to help ensure timely completion of accounts payable activities.
• Record incoming customer payments, update account balances, and assist with routine accounts receivable follow-up.
• Perform high-volume data entry with close attention to accuracy, completeness, and proper coding.
• Use QuickBooks to maintain financial records, track transactions, and support day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Review invoice information for discrepancies, resolve basic issues, and keep documentation organized for audit readiness.

Requirements

• Experience handling accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks in an accounting or clerical environment.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within accounting software platforms.

• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to process invoices efficiently while maintaining organized financial records.

• Familiarity with standard accounting procedures, payment workflows, and reconciliation support.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

• Westbrook, Maine

• onsite

• Temporary / Contract

• 22 - 24 USD / Hourly