Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a company in Salt Lake City, Utah on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with billing and payments, and helping keep reporting processes organized and timely. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working across both transactional accounting tasks and general administrative support.

Responsibilities:

• Record daily financial activity, including receipts, expenses, and other accounting entries, with a high level of accuracy in the accounting system.
• Organize and maintain both paper and electronic financial records to ensure documentation is accessible for reviews and audits.
• Prepare outgoing customer invoices and review supplier invoices against supporting documents before processing.
• Coordinate payments through checks, electronic methods, and direct deposits for vendors and employees as needed.
• Reconcile bank activity and account balances, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of recurring financial statements and other reporting materials for internal use.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including tracking open balances and following up on collections when appropriate.
• Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process approved reimbursements for payment.
• Provide backup assistance for payroll processing and help the procurement team arrange travel through approved vendors.
• Respond professionally to billing and payment inquiries, manage petty cash activity, and assist during internal and external audits.
• Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities in a detail-focused accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, payment handling, and financial data entry procedures.
• Ability to perform bank and cash reconciliations accurately and investigate account discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain organized financial records and documentation.
• Proficiency with accounting software and standard business applications such as spreadsheets and email.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work dependably in a fast-paced setting.