AP/AR Accounting Clerk

$48,214 - $48,214/Yr

Spectraforce Technologies - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Cleveland, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The AP/AR Accounting Clerk position is responsible for performing clerical accounting procedures, maintaining customer accounts, and processing transactions related to accounts receivable and accounts payable. This role requires familiarity with accounting practices and the ability to communicate effectively with external business partners. The position is partially remote, allowing for a mix of in-office and remote work, and has the potential to convert to a full-time role after a duration of 5 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical accounting procedures requiring familiarity with accounting office practices.
• Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
• Maintains customer accounts and performs the billing process.
• Verifies the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
• Processes transactions such as disbursements, expense vouchers, cash receipts, etc.
• Enters data into financial system.
• Prepares reports to validate transactions.
• Investigates questionable or irreconcilable differences and reports this issue to the appropriate individual.
• May participate in various accounting projects as needed.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for clients and tenants regarding payment-related matters.
• Coordinates collection activities for rent and associated charges for tenants.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of accounts receivable experience preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Ability to convey financial information to non-financial users.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations.
• Basic knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations.
• Basic analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
• Knowledge of financial software systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Yardi Experience

Benefits

• ACA compliant health benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan with matching
• Referral bonus program
• Paid sick leave when required by law