Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for our team in Wakefield, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a high volume of transactional work with accuracy. The position will focus on maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and helping ensure timely movement of incoming and outgoing payments.
Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting details, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.
• Record customer payments, apply receipts accurately, and help monitor outstanding balances for follow-up.
• Enter financial information into accounting systems with a strong focus on completeness and precision.
• Maintain organized records for payables, receivables, and related documentation to support reporting and audits.
• Reconcile account activity by reviewing transactions and identifying discrepancies that require correction.
• Assist with routine accounting tasks in QuickBooks, including updating entries and reviewing transaction details.
• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and invoice discrepancies.• Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in an accounting or finance environment.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and confidence navigating accounting software on a daily basis.
• Strong data entry skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience processing invoices and maintaining related payment documentation.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and manage recurring administrative responsibilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for handling payment and billing inquiries.