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Accounting Clerk

Detroit, MI 48216

Posted: 02/25/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Accounting Job Number: TT563561225 Pay Rate: $17-18 / hour

Job Description

Position Summary
The Temporary Accounting Clerk will support the Accounting Department with backlog records management, document organization, and digitization initiatives. This role is responsible for reviewing, sorting, and classifying physical accounting records; determining retention versus shredding eligibility; implementing a structured filing system; and converting documents into digital format. The individual may also assist with data migration into the company’s accounting software platform.

Key Responsibilities
  • Records Review & Classification
  • Review un-filed and unorganized accounting records.
  • Sort documents by category (e.g., AP, AR, bank statements, payroll, tax, contracts, etc.).
  • Identify documents requiring retention versus those eligible for shredding based on company policy.
  • Flag missing or incomplete documentation for accounting review.
  • Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.
Filing System Development
  • Create a logical, scalable physical filing structure.
  • Label and organize files by fiscal year, vendor/customer, or account type as appropriate.
  • Establish consistent naming conventions and indexing standards.
  • Document the filing methodology for future reference.
Document Digitization
  • Scan and upload documents into digital storage systems.
  • Ensure image clarity and completeness.
  • Rename and categorize digital files according to established conventions.
  • Cross-reference digital files to physical storage when required.
  • Maintain organized electronic folder structures.
Software & Data Migration Support
  • Assist with uploading documents into accounting software or document management systems.
  • Support data clean-up and validation efforts during migration.
  • Reconcile migrated data with source documents for accuracy.
  • Perform basic data entry and verification tasks as assigned.
Administrative Support (As Needed)
  • Provide light clerical support to the accounting team.
  • Assist with document retrieval requests.
  • Support month-end preparation if time allows.
 
The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job.   It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required to perform the work.
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