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Location Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Job Description: Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk

Position Title: Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Clerk

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire / Temp-to-Hire

Location: On-Site / Local Office

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Standard Business Hours)

POSITION OVERVIEW

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting a detail-oriented, reliable Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Clerk to join their growing finance team. This dual-function role is responsible for processing vendor invoices, managing incoming customer payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate possesses strong data entry skills, a sharp eye for numerical accuracy, and excellent communication skills for resolving account inquiries. If you are looking to bring your foundational accounting expertise to a supportive corporate environment, this opportunity offers room for professional development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable (AP)

  • Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately into the accounting system.

  • Verify invoice approvals, matching invoices with purchase orders or receipts.

  • Prepare weekly payment runs, including check issuance and electronic transfers.

  • Communicate with external vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, statement reconciliations, and payment inquiries.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

  • Generate and distribute customer invoices and billing statements in a timely manner.

  • Receive, record, and post incoming payments (cash, check, ACH, credit card) to correct accounts.

  • Monitor aging reports and perform polite, routine follow-ups on outstanding customer balances.

  • Assist with credit checks and setting up new accounts.

General Accounting & Administrative

  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and support month-end closing tasks.

  • Maintain organized digital and physical financial filing systems.

  • Assist internal management with basic financial reporting, audits, and ad-hoc data entry.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred. 1–3 years of hands-on AP/AR or general accounting experience.

  • Technical Aptitude: Proficiency with accounting software systems (e.g., QuickBooks, ERP systems) and strong Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, spreadsheets, basic formulas).

  • Accuracy & Organization: Excellent numerical accuracy, high data entry speed, and strong organization skills to manage multiple deadlines.

  • Professionalism: Clear written and verbal communication skills for maintaining positive relationships with customers, vendors, and internal colleagues.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution matching.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday schedule.

  • Consistent, full-time schedule with structured training and growth potential.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $15.00 - $18.00


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Posting ID: 1289265351 Posted: 2026-09-01 Job Title: Payable Receivable Clerk