Junior Accounting Clerk / AP Clerk

Join our client's team in Elkridge, MD, as a Junior Accounting Clerk / AP Clerk supporting day-to-day accounting and data entry operations. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing support, or accounting data entry who want to grow in a structured office environment and build a long-term career in accounting support.

The role focuses on invoice processing, payment support, recordkeeping, and accurate entry of financial and operational data. Candidates with experience as an AP Clerk, AR Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Billing Clerk, or Junior Accountant are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Process and enter vendor invoices accurately and on time

Review invoices for approvals, coding, pricing, and supporting documentation

Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and internal records when needed

Maintain organized accounts payable files and accounting records

Assist with payment processing and vendor account updates

Support accounting and administrative data entry in internal systems and spreadsheets

Help with accounts receivable support, payment posting, and reconciliations as needed

Follow up on missing paperwork, discrepancies, and incomplete documentation

Update reports and maintain accurate financial records

Qualifications

1+ year of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, accounting support, or high-volume data entry

Experience processing invoices, matching purchase orders, verifying approvals, and maintaining accurate payment records

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; able to use spreadsheets for invoice tracking, sorting, filtering, and data review

Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems

Strong understanding of invoice entry, vendor records, payment support, account documentation, and basic reconciliations

High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage repetitive transactional work with minimal errors

Strong organizational skills and ability to follow established processes, deadlines, and documentation standards

Professional communication skills for coordinating with internal teams on discrepancies, missing paperwork, and approvals

Preferred

Experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, logistics, or other fast-paced operational environments

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, but not required

Previous experience as a Junior Accountant, AP Clerk, AR Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Billing Clerk, or Data Entry Clerk

Job Details

Position: Junior Accounting Clerk / AP Clerk

Location: Elkridge, MD

Pay: $22 $23/hour

Schedule: Tuesday Thursday, 7:30 AM start

Job Type: Temp-to-Perm

Hours: Part-time to start, with opportunity to move to full-time