Accounting Clerk

Location
Byron
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$18 – $21

About this role

  • Accounts Payable Operations:
    • Perform daily AP activities, including three‑way match verification, coding, posting, and transaction entry
    • Enter invoices across multiple systems (Primarily Unanet)
    • Maintain accurate vendor information and support vendor onboarding
    • Prepare AP accruals and assist with monthly close requirements
    • Reconcile AP accounts routinely, resolving discrepancies promptly
    • Review invoice activity to prevent duplicate payments, late payments, and miscoding
    • Apply proper accounting treatment for prepaids and capitalization vs. expense
  • Compliance, Audit & Tax Function Support:
    • Support internal and external audit requests through accurate documentation and timely follow‑up
    • Prepare 1099 vendor records, and maintain compliance with sales tax reporting
  • Collaboration & Communication:
    • Communicate effectively with staff at all organizational levels, across remote locations, and with vendors
    • Work independently with strong initiative, follow‑through, and commitment to deadlines
    • Demonstrate a positive, team‑oriented approach and willingness to support department needs
  • Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

  • High School diploma required
  • Associates Degree in managerial field desired
  • Additional coursework or training in bookkeeping, AP, or financial systems is a plus
  • Familiarity with DoD financial or compliance processes is beneficial

Experience:

  • 2+ years of experience supporting management personnel
  • Experience supporting management personnel within the DoD preferred
  • Prior exposure to DoD contract types (Cost Plus, FFP), invoicing workflows, or audit support desirable
  • Proficiency with accounting systems; Unanet a plus
  • Strong grasp of fundamental accounting and mathematical principles
  • Proven skill with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience supporting multiple company locations preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, stay organized, and maintain high attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment is desirable

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $18 - $21 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

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Top Benefits

  • Health Care Plan
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • 401k
  • IRA
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Public Holidays
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources