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Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a team in Missouri on a contract basis. This role supports day-to-day billing, payment processing, and account maintenance while helping keep financial records organized and accurate. The position also contributes to office coordination and administrative support, making it a strong fit for someone who is dependable and comfortable working across accounting tasks.

Responsibilities:

- Create and issue customer invoices and account statements in a timely manner while ensuring information is properly organized for distribution.

- Examine billing details for completeness and accuracy, identifying and correcting issues before records are finalized.

- Receive and record customer payments from multiple sources, including checks, credit cards, and electronic transactions, and post them to the appropriate accounts.

- Track open balances, follow up on overdue receivables, and assist with collection efforts to support healthy account standing.

- Investigate payment concerns and billing variances, then coordinate corrections such as credits, adjustments, and account updates.

- Maintain clear and accurate customer billing files, supporting documentation, and account histories for ongoing reference.

- Reconcile company credit card activity against monthly statements and submitted receipts to confirm proper documentation and coding.

- Add new vendors and projects into the accounting system and keep related records current and complete.

- Enter expense reports and assist with routine billing review to support accurate financial processing.

- Provide general office administrative support, including maintaining registration records and ordering office supplies as needed. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in an accounting support or bookkeeping role with exposure to both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.

- Hands-on experience with invoice processing, payment posting, and maintaining accurate financial records.

- Working knowledge of QuickBooks and comfort navigating accounting software for data entry and record maintenance.

- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Ability to reconcile transactions, review supporting documentation, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

- Experience monitoring past-due accounts and communicating professionally regarding outstanding balances.

- Organized approach to handling multiple administrative and accounting tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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