Accounting Clerk

Accounting ClerkThe Accounting Clerk plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Finance department by providing administrative and transactional support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions. This role assists with processing accounting documentation, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring transactions and supporting information are properly organized and processed in a timely manner. With strong attention to detail and organization, the Accounting Clerk supports accurate and efficient daily accounting operations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.Support daily Accounts Payable operations, including end-to-end processing of vendor invoices.Review, code, and process high-volume accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate entry, mathematical accuracy, appropriate documentation, and compliance with company procedures.Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, ensuring accurate three-way matching and documentation.Assist the Billing Team with the timely and accurate review and invoicing of prior-day shipments.Prepare and post customer payments and other Accounts Receivable transactions and maintain accurate and current customer and credit files within the system.Review AR aging reports and contact customers by telephone or email regarding past-due balances.Research and resolve customer account discrepancies and past-due amounts with assistance from the Credit Manager as needed and prepare customer account status reports as requested.Prepare or assist with monthly General Ledger account reconciliations.Communicate effectively with internal team members, customers, and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and routine accounting inquiries.RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Proactive, forward-thinking team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field preferred. 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related administrative experience preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ERP systems required.At Vantage Apparel we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.