Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a local government organization in Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who combines strong customer service skills with accuracy in handling payments, financial records, and administrative accounting tasks. The role requires someone with strong attention to detail who can maintain organized documentation, enter data efficiently, and help keep transactions balanced and up to date.
Responsibilities:
Receive and process incoming payments while ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
Assist residents, vendors, or internal stakeholders with account-related questions by providing courteous and responsive customer service.
Perform daily and periodic cash balancing activities to verify that receipts and recorded amounts align correctly.
Enter financial and customer information into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including tracking outstanding items and updating payment records.
Review and process invoices to confirm completeness, proper coding, and accurate entry into the system.
Maintain organized financial documentation and assist with routine recordkeeping to support audit readiness and reporting needs. Requirements - Experience in accounting support, bookkeeping, or clerical finance work in an office environment that requires attention to detail.
Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
Proficiency with QuickBooks and general data entry tasks.
Ability to reconcile cash transactions and identify discrepancies with precision.
Strong customer service and communication skills for handling payment and account inquiries.
High level of attention to detail and ability to manage repetitive tasks accurately.
Comfort working with invoices, payment records, and financial documentation.
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