Our client in Columbus, OH is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their team.

This is a direct hire/full-time/hybrid position

Salary based on experience: $50k-65k

Job Summary: The Accounting Clerk is primarily responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and deposit and payment processing. The Accounting Clerk reports to the Controller.

Responsibilities Include:

• Issue sales invoices and credit memos
• Process customer payments via checks/ACH/credit card
• Review accounts receivable aging and follow up with aged items for collections and resolve issues, working directly with customer AP contacts
• Process vendor invoices, and employee reimbursements, excluding issuing checks, setting up ACH, or wiring payments
• Set up vendors and customers in the ERP system
• Maintain and update tax exemption certificates and exempt status in the system
• Mail check payments
• Perform month-end close activities for cash accounts
• Provide Audit assistance
• Maintain and update SOPs (standard operating procedures)
• Ad hoc projects as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Mathematics- using mathematics to solve problems.
• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading and Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing the performance of yourself or the organization to make improvements.
• Time Management- Managing time effectively to meet deadlines and set priorities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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