Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a finance team in Pepper Pike, Ohio. This role focuses on processing payables and receivables, maintaining accurate accounting records, and helping ensure timely handling of invoices, deposits, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with financial data in a fast-paced environment. This is a direct hire position with standard business hours; Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices by aligning billing documents with purchase orders, confirming account details, and coordinating approvals before payment is issued.
• Support accounts payable activities by maintaining vendor records, preparing regular payment runs, and addressing statement discrepancies or payment exceptions.
• Oversee incoming payments by tracking outstanding balances and working with internal departments and external parties to help secure funds owed.
• Receive and record payments submitted in person, through the mail, or online, then balance collections and prepare deposits for the bank.
• Reconcile daily financial activity against reports, ledgers, and accounting records to maintain accuracy and support period-end close tasks.
• Maintain records related to fixed assets and assist with documentation tied to public funds, reimbursements, and related financial reporting.
• Keep organized files for municipal records, including documentation associated with vehicles, registrations, insurance, and other required materials.
• Provide general accounting support to the Finance Department and prepare balance information or other reports for finance leadership as needed.
They do offer an AMAZING benefits package; medical, dental, vision, PTO, sick time, paid holidays, retirement, and MORE.
• Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in invoice handling, payment tracking, and financial data entry.
• Ability to reconcile transactions, statements, and account records with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage records, documentation, and multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable handling cash receipts, deposits, and routine financial reporting responsibilities.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with departments, vendors, and outside agencies.
• Dependable attendance and a consistent, detail-oriented approach to daily responsibilities.