Our specialization in finance recruitment, together with our own finance backgrounds, has proven successful. Being provided the chance to deliver high-quality recruitment solutions for finance-related positions is the pinnacle of our services and a chance we do not take lightly. We work daily to ensure we can provide high-performing, experienced, and competent professionals due to our established and ever-growing network of finance specialists.
Some of the key skills we’ve identified as drivers of success for an accounting clerk profile include; responsible, adaptability, reliability, keenness to learn, and good communication. We’re looking for individuals who are positive and have an eye for detail, without sacrificing efficiency. An accounting clerk/bookkeeper is often a great first stepping stone into the world of finance. In our scouting process we of course have in-depth reference investigations to ensure we connect the correct candidate with the correct role.
CFO Recruitments’ long-standing experience connecting experienced accounting clerks to our customers, in addition to our foundation in finance and accounting work, has so far been a successful combination. It is vital to us that we remain trusted partners to our clients and individuals within our network, and strive to maintain our position as one of the leading players in our marketplace.
Should you have any further questions or require a quote on our recruitment solutions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Otherwise, find more information below.
Bookkeeper job description
An accounting clerk can be specialized in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or both. In smaller companies, a bookkeeper is likely to be more involved in the overall invoicing process as a whole, as well as, working to support others in the department i.e. accountants. In larger organizations, their roles often become more specialized. Regardless of organizational size, however, a good accounting clerk is able to work independently and take responsibility for their workflow.
In practice
The role of accounting clerk typically includes the following tasks: Invoicing and accounting of accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records/subsidiary accounts/ledgers, handling transactions, requirement and reminder management, scanning, account reconciliation, participation in monthly closing and annual accounts. Working independently in some tasks, and then providing support for other department members is common.
The finance department and its design
The accounting department can be likened to the heart of the finance department. It holds vital importance in small, medium, and large-cap organizations. In smaller companies, it’s not uncommon for a single individual to shoulder the entire financial responsibility of the accounting team. They often have the title of finance manager. As the size and complexity of the organization grow, so does the finance department. In small/mid-cap companies the standard set-up usually contains a finance manager, accountants, and accounting clerks/bookkeepers. In large organizations, finance functions often consist of multiple individuals who often have specialized roles i.e. some accounting clerks will focus entirely on accounts payable or receivable and handling the invoice process between clients and suppliers, payroll specialists, tax specialists, etc.
Skills and competences
A good accounting clerk enjoys administrative tasks, is responsible, is able to work independently, and is detail-oriented and efficient. As key team members, accounting clerks should have good communication skills, be able to work within deadlines and can work under pressure.
Software knowledge
Being financial software savvy is definitely advantageous for our customers. We are therefore selective in our scouting process. Candidates should have good knowledge of one or more financial systems i.e. consolidation systems such as Aaro, Hyperion (HFM), Cognos (Cognos Controller) and Ocra, and large ERP systems such as SAP, Agresso, Navision, or Visma.
Industry experience
Our recruiters at CFO Recruitment have industry experience, and we believe this is key in pairing the right individual with the right client. With our own background in finance, we can quickly identify the resource issue and what is required to find a high-quality solution. We pull fitting professionals from our extensive network to connect with our clients. We at CFO Recruitment have had a broad range of job titles, come from different branches, and organization sizes, and can understand the complexity and nuances of each client request. We are also aware of how important culture and industry knowledge is and work to fit the right individual with the right placement.
Bookkeepers in San Francisco
We’re based in San Francisco and our assignments often extend to include the surrounding areas i.e. Fremont, Santa Rosa, Hayward, Sunnyvale, & Santa Clara. We’ve had multiple successful assignments in other areas such as San Jose and Oakland, but San Francisco is where our network is strongest.
Accounting Clerk salary
The salary of an accounting clerk is dependent on the profile requested i.e. the degree of responsibility, competence, education, industry experience, etc. Market trends have indicated high demand and low supply over the last couple of years which has led to increasing costs. However, our well-established accounting network includes a large number of professionals with different profiles and we’re confident we’ll be able to connect our customers and candidates correctly.
Find an Interim Bookkeeper
We aren’t the only ones in our market space. A couple of our competitors are Michael Page and Robert Half. However, we at CFO Recruitment are working at the forefront of scouting high-quality & talented accountants candidates and relish any competition that keeps us on our toes.
