Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Crane Service Company
Department: Accounting & Finance
Reports To: Controller
Location: Capitol Heights, MD
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Crane Service Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support our Accounting & Finance team. This role assists with daily accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and able to handle confidential financial information with accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Assist with invoice entry, coding, and matching
• Verify purchase orders, receipts, and vendor statements
• Support weekly check runs and payment processing
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies

Accounts Receivable

• Post customer payments and assist with deposit preparation
• Generate and distribute customer invoices as needed
• Assist with account reconciliations and aging reports
• Follow up on outstanding balances and provide customer support

Payroll

• Collect and verify timesheets, hours worked, and pay adjustments
• Enter payroll data into payroll systems
• Assist with payroll audits, verification, and reporting

General Accounting & Administrative Duties

• Verify e-tickets, job documentation, and equipment allocation prior to billing
• Organize and maintain accounting records and files
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks
• Provide backup support to accounting team members as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required (accounting or business coursework preferred)
• 1–2 years of accounting or administrative experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Team-oriented with the ability to support multiple team members

Work Environment

• Office-based position in a fast-paced accounting department
• Regular interaction with vendors, customers, and internal staff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person