Ref ID:04514-0010877989Classification:Accounting ClerkCompensation:$23.75 to $27.50 per hourAccountemps is seeking an individual to fill the role of an Accounting Clerk for an esteemed organization in the detail oriented services industry. The Accounting Clerk will mainly be responsible for matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, data entry, and assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). If you are innovative and motivated, get your career moving in the right direction in a dynamic team environment. This is a short-term temporary employment opportunity based in the Washington, District of Columbia area. How you will make an impact - Support Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, and help with collection of past due balance - Circulate financial information to journals and ledgers - Codify documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes - Overall accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects - Help Accounts Payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching filing - Reconcile discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required - Assemble statements and reports that require utilization of an array of sources- Excellent data entry skills - Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with individuals of all backgrounds - AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred - Strong familiarity with bank reconciliations - Microsoft Excel experience desired - Accounts receivable experience required - Accounts payable experience - 3+ years of relevant experience - Spreadsheet and ERP system experience preferred If you are interested, email your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resume]Accountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills - helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune(R) magazine's list of "World's Most Admired Companies" since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888-490-3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. (C) 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.