Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

APAR Clerk

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pay: $30/hr+ DOE

Location: Kent, OH

PrideStaff is conducting a search for a APAR Clerk for their Kent based manufacturing client. This is a 30 - 90 day assignment with potential for extension. This position is heavily focused on Accounts Payable but does have Accounts Receivable responsibilities as well.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Match purchase orders, receiving slips, and invoices, obtaining appropriate approvals for payment of invoices

• Enter all invoices into ERP system

• Print checks, obtaining required signatures, and distribute accordingly

• Record wire payments in ERP system

• Sales tax assignment and traceability for quarterly payment

• Mail preparation and distribution

Accounts Receivable (back-up and overflow)

• Process invoices in customer portal and distribute invoicing documentation as needed

• Perform collection and follow-up with past due accounts

• Prepare reports for credit meetings and attend

• Prepare and post all Cash Receipts and Sales in System

• Prepare pro forma invoices for cash in advance accounts

• Perform periodic audit of sales orders for key attributes

• Other duties as required.

Key Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in an accountant position in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of ERP and electronic accounting systems

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and GAAP

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with solid collaboration and team orientation to

• Accurate and precise attention to detail

• Deadline driven, ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Candidates must consent to a pre-employment background check and drug screen, and must be able to provide two professional job references.

As one of the best direct hire placement and contract-to-hire staffing firms in the US, our candidates and clients consistently depend on us to match the best available talent with the best companies. We specialize in Direct Hire placements and temp-to-hire placements in light industrial, office, admin and finance and accounting positions.

Company Description

As one of the best direct hire placement and contract-to-hire staffing firms in the US, our candidates and clients consistently depend on us to match the best available talent with the best companies. We specialize in Direct Hire placements and temp-to-hire placements in light industrial, office, admin and finance and accounting positions.