Accounting Clerk

We have a Direct Hire opportunity in Houston, TX!

This is a Full-Time opportunity as an Accounting Clerk! This position is with a well-known/well established Organization & they are looking to grow their team.

Compiles and maintains accounts payable records by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

• Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and process invoices accurately, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. Match invoices with purchase orders and packing slips, resolve discrepancies, and prepare invoices for payment.
• Vendor Management: Maintain up-to-date vendor records, including contact information, payment terms, and discounts. Communicate with vendors to address payment-related inquiries and resolve any issues promptly.
• Payment Processing: Prepare and process payment batches, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors. Verify payment details, reconcile accounts payable transactions, and maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Expense Reporting: Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and appropriate documentation. Reconcile expense reports with credit card statements and resolve discrepancies as necessary.
• Records Maintenance: Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable files and records. Ensure proper documentation, filing, and archiving of invoices, payment records, and related financial documents.

Accounts Receivable:

• Invoicing and Billing: Generate accurate and timely customer invoices based on sales orders, contracts, or other billing documentation. Ensure proper billing rates, discounts, and terms are applied.
• Payment Processing: Record and apply customer payments accurately, ensuring timely and accurate application to customer accounts. Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and resolve any discrepancies.
• Collections: Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments. Communicate with customers to address payment concerns, resolve billing disputes, and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Cash Management: Assist with cash flow management by monitoring and reconciling bank statements, recording deposits, and ensuring accurate cash application.
• Records Maintenance: Maintain organized and accurate accounts receivable files and records. Ensure proper documentation, filing, and archiving of invoices, payment records, and related financial documents.

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as an Accounting Clerk or in a similar role, handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel. Experience with Infor SX or SX.e is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset.

Education and/or Experience:

One year certificate from college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person