Temporary Accounting Clerk
Location: Pittsfield, MA (On-Site)
Pay: $26.42/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30–3:30 or 8:00–4:00
Duration: Temporary (approximately 2 months)
Start Date: On or around January 5, 2026
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Accounting Clerk experienced with Accounts Payable and Purchasing to provide short-term coverage while a member of our accounting team is out on maternity leave. This is a temporary, on-site role (about two months, with the potential to extend) supporting day-to-day AP functions, purchasing coordination, and routine reconciliations.
If you’re detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and enjoy keeping AP processes running smoothly, this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
Accounts Payable
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Enter and code AP invoices and attach supporting documentation
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Run weekly Aged AP reports
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Process payments twice weekly (or as needed)
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Respond to vendor questions and help resolve discrepancies
Purchasing & Vendor Support
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Coordinate office and site supply orders (supplies, postage, materials)
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Maintain vendor lists and track spending where needed
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Flag unusual or out-of-pattern charges for review
Reconciliations & Clean-Up
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Tie out Aged AP to the Balance Sheet/AP GL monthly
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Assist with resolving variances
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Reconcile vendor statements as needed
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Help clean up duplicates, miscoding, and unapplied credits
Journal Entries & Support
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Prepare routine AP-related journal entries (accruals, reclasses, prepaid items)
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Maintain clear documentation for review and approval
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Assist with audit documentation and 1099 preparation as time allows
What We’re Looking For
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2+ years of hands-on AP experience
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Strong Excel skills and comfort working with reconciliations
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Detail-oriented and able to handle a steady volume of work
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Able to work independently and communicate clearly with vendors and internal teams
Additional Details
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
