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Robert Half Accounting Clerk in Jacksonville, Florida
Description Position Overview:
The Accounting Clerk will provide general accounting and clerical support within a dynamic accounting department. This individual will process and post various accounting and payroll transactions, maintain accurate files, and verify accounting data in line with established procedures. The Accounting Clerk will also resolve discrepancies, support key reconciliations, and provide assistance to both internal departments and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Record and update accounting ledgers and documentation for business transactions such as disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, and accounts payable.
Enter financial and payroll data into accounting systems, including Acumatica.
Verify the accuracy of invoices and payroll documents, and investigate questionable accounts or transactions.
Sort, file, and retain accounting documentation (invoices, checks, etc.).
Research financial questions and generate standard reports using accounting software.
Perform reconciliations with internal teams, management, and external vendors or customers.
Recommend corrective actions to resolve discrepancies in financial transactions.
Prepare and process monthly account statements, assisting customers and program participants with inquiries.
Assist in reconciling general ledger accounts as needed.
Support preparation of bank deposits and maintain funds located in a safe.
Perform light collection efforts for B2B sales or participant accounts as required.
Provide general clerical and accounting assistance as required.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required; at least one (1) year experience in bookkeeping or equivalent college coursework.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience with accounting software (Acumatica preferred).
Accurate 10-key data entry by touch.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Able to read and interpret accounting documents, write correspondence, and communicate clearly with clients and staff.
Solid math skills (percentages, decimals, fractions, general algebra).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Additional Skills:
Strong problem-solving and investigative abilities.
Customer service-focused; able to address inquiries with professionalism.
Experience handling confidential information responsibly. Requirements Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), QuickBooks, Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Collections, Non-profit Accounting, Pivot Table
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