Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk / Bookkeeper Location: Louisville, KY (On-site) Employment Type: Contract to Hire, Full-Time M-F

About the Opportunity We're partnering with a well-established Louisville organization to find a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk / Bookkeeper for its finance team. You'll keep the day-to-day books accurate and up to date and help the month-end close run smoothly. It's a good fit for someone who likes organized work, takes ownership of their tasks, and wants to keep building their accounting skills.

What You'll Do

• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, vendor reconciliation, and check/ACH runs
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment posting, collections follow-up, and aging reports
• Record journal entries and keep the general ledger accurate
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts monthly
• Support month-end close and prepare basic financial reports
• Assist with payroll processing and related entries as needed
• Maintain vendor and customer records, W-9s, and 1099 preparation
• Organize and file financial documents in line with company policies
• Help with audits, sales tax filings, and special projects

What You Bring

• Associate's degree in Accounting or Business, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of bookkeeping or general accounting experience
• Solid understanding of debits, credits, and basic accounting principles
• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or a similar accounting system
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Clear communication and a team-first attitude

Nice to Have

• Full-cycle bookkeeping experience in a small to mid-sized business
• Payroll processing experience
• Familiarity with multi-entity or job-costing environments

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