accounts clerk

Core Job Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable (AP): Review, verify, and process vendor invoices. Prepare payment vouchers, issue checks or transfers, and track payment statuses to ensure bills are paid on time.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate and send customer invoices. Track incoming payments, record receipts, and follow up on overdue accounts or delinquent balances.
• Reconciliation & Ledger Maintenance: Balance the company's ledger. Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in month-end and year-end closings. Prepare routine reports such as expense summaries and transaction logs for management.
• Data Entry & Filing: Accurately log financial data into accounting software (such as QuickBooks, SAP, or SAGE) and maintain organized physical or digital filing systems for audits.
• Tax & Payroll Support: Assist with payroll processing, employee expense reimbursements, and the preparation of tax returns or GST submissions depending on the jurisdiction.