Accounting Clerk / Adminstrative Assistant
Clayton Services
10 days ago
Temporary
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
$24 - $24 USD hourly
Clayton Services is searching for an Accounting Clerk / Administrative Assistant to join a growing company in Northwest Houston, Texas. The Accounting Clerk / Administrative Assistant will support daily accounting functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, while also serving as a key point of contact for the office and providing general administrative support.
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $24.00/hour
Benefits: Excellent benefits available after the successful completion of the temporary period, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
Accounting Clerk / Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $24.00/hour
Benefits: Excellent benefits available after the successful completion of the temporary period, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
Accounting Clerk / Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable and/or accounts receivable transactions, including invoices, payments, and account activity.
- Apply customer payments and assist with collection follow-up on outstanding balances.
- Review invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper authorization.
- Perform purchase order matching and assist with resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Communicate with customers and vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account questions.
- Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies as needed.
- Enter and maintain accurate accounting and financial information within the company's ERP system.
- Assist with expense tracking, financial reporting, and month-end accounting activities.
- Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Greet visitors and serve as a professional first point of contact for the office.
- Answer and route incoming phone calls and general inquiries.
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
- Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, office supplies, and general office logistics.
- Provide administrative support to accounting and other departments as needed.
- Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
- Solid understanding of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable processes.
- Ability to understand accounting transactions beyond basic data entry.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment.
- Professional and personable communication skills.
- Comfortable interacting with customers, vendors, visitors, and employees at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Experience working within an ERP or accounting system.
- Oracle NetSuite experience is highly preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable experience required.
- Previous administrative or office support experience preferred.
- ERP system experience required.
- Oracle NetSuite experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting both accounting and general office functions is a plus.