Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an Accounting Clerk for a contract opportunity in Holyoke, Massachusetts, supporting day-to-day financial operations in a university setting. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with numbers, staying organized, and helping keep accounting processes accurate and on track. You will support a mix of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations, and data entry responsibilities that are essential to the department’s daily success. Based on general knowledge.
What You’ll Do
- Process invoices, billing documents, and routine financial transactions with accuracy and attention to deadlines. Based on general knowledge.
- Reconcile accounts, review balances, identify discrepancies, and assist with corrections when needed. Based on general knowledge.
- Support accounts payable activities by reviewing invoice details and preparing items for payment processing. Based on general knowledge.
- Assist with accounts receivable functions, including tracking payments, updating records, and following up according to established procedures. Based on general knowledge.
- Enter financial data into accounting systems and spreadsheets while maintaining organized and complete documentation. Based on general knowledge.
- Use Microsoft Excel and accounting platforms to monitor transactions and help prepare financial records. Based on general knowledge.
- Support debit-related entries and other clerical accounting tasks that contribute to smooth daily operations. Based on general knowledge.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in accounting support, bookkeeping, billing, accounts payable, or accounts receivable. Based on general knowledge.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with financial information. Based on general knowledge.
- Comfort working with spreadsheets, accounting systems, and transactional data. Based on general knowledge.
- Ability to stay organized, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a structured environment. Based on general knowledge.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel is preferred. Based on general knowledge.
• Experience performing account reconciliation in an accounting or finance setting with careful attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and invoice processing.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking, reviewing, and organizing financial information.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits and routine transaction handling.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a structured administrative environment.