
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Hiring bonus: $25 — NEXTAFF pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- NEXTAFF
- Location
- Bay Saint Louis, MS
- Job type
- Contract
- Pay
- $18.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Data Entry Clerk
- Industry
- Accounting & Finance
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Weekly
- $720
- Yearly (full-time)
- $37,440
This job pays about $18.00/hour — 8% above the median for Data Entry Clerk jobs in Mississippi ($16.61/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Job description
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk
Location: Pearlington, MS
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Pay Range: $17.59–$21.37 per hour, depending on experience
Position OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Pearlington, MS. This position is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, processing invoices and payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with account reconciliations and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced office environment. SAP experience is a plus. Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Verify vendor information, including addresses and Federal Tax ID numbers when available.
- Review invoices and requisitions for accuracy, proper coding, and required payment approvals.
- Calculate invoice extensions and totals and apply discounts when applicable.
- Check vendor files for previous payments and assign voucher numbers.
- Prepare payment vouchers with invoice numbers, dates, vendor information, descriptions, amounts, and accounting codes.
- Maintain organized files of vouchers, invoices, payment records, and related correspondence.
- Assist with bank statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as needed.
- Prepare periodic accounting reports and maintain accurate financial records.
- Use Excel to organize, review, and analyze accounting information.
- Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
- Previous accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or general accounting experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
- SAP experience is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidential financial information.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional accounting education or training is a plus.
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