Accounting Clerk

Who We Are: For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has been a growing leader in structural engineering, delivering specialized expertise across the markets we serve. We have been nominated 10 consecutive years as a Best Firm to Work For and have offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas, Knoxville, Loudoun, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, and Sarasota. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of new facilities, and we work at each stage—feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 11 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base. What You Will Do: We are looking for a temp to hire Accounting Clerk to join our Accounting team in our Atlanta office. The Accounting Clerk will report to the Accounting Manager and play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the accounting department. This position provides administrative and accounting support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and month-end close activities. We're looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: As an Accounting Clerk, your primary responsibilities in this role will be: - Provide administrative support to the Accounting team through accurate recordkeeping, filing, and document management. - Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and maintain vendor records. - Receive and apply client payments while assisting with account reconciliations and collections. - Support project billing by preparing invoices and organizing required documentation. - Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and expense report processing. - Maintain electronic accounting files and documentation for audits and company records. - Respond to vendor and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner. - Assist with special projects, cross-train with team members, and provide backup support as needed. What We Are Looking For: Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred. - One to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. - Experience with ERP or accounting software is preferred (Acumatica is a plus) Skills and Competencies - Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. - Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Customer-service mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. - Dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn. - Experience in a professional services or AEC environment is a plus. What We Offer: At Bennett & Pless, our vision is to be a place where employees thrive. We're a growing firm committed to empowering employees without sacrificing work/life balance. Our culture is the center of making us who we are and it's our priority to make employees feel accepted and valued. As a firm, we are highly supportive of the development of our employees. Every year, we kick off Career Development Planning where employees create tailored development goals. Goals are regularly assessed throughout the year to allow employees to advance toward their career growth objectives. We also have monthly Bennett & Pless learning sessions where our senior Engineers and Specialists share their knowledge on a broad variety of subjects. We have an employee-focused benefits package that includes: - Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee - Health savings and flexible spending accounts - Group short-term & long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance - Paid parental leave - Tuition reimbursement program - 401(k) matching - Monthly wellness a…