Accounting Clerk

Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Baltimore, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27–$32 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Billing, Bookkeeping, Corporate Policies, County Ordinances, Credit Cards, Credit and Collections, Data Entry, Data Quality, Desktop PC, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), High School Diploma, Intuit Quickbooks, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Payment Posting, Payroll Administration, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
Baltimore, Maryland
POSTED
17 days ago

Position Summary

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for supporting the accounting department with day-to-day financial operations, including data entry, processing transactions, maintaining records, and assisting with reconciliations. This role requires proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient bookkeeping.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enter and maintain accurate financial data in QuickBooks Desktop
  • Process accounts payable (AP), including invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments
  • Handle accounts receivable (AR), including invoicing, collections, and payment posting
  • Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
  • Maintain organized financial records and documentation
  • Prepare and review financial reports (e.g., profit & loss, balance sheet)
  • Assist with payroll processing and related entries (if applicable)
  • Communicate with vendors and customers to resolve billing discrepancies
  • Support audits and provide documentation when requested
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred)
  • 1-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
  • Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop (required)
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP knowledge a plus)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information responsibly

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

About the Company

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Ledgent Finance & Accounting