Hire an Accounting Clerk in Utah

Accounting Clerks handle the high-volume transaction processing that keeps a company's books current: data entry, invoice processing, payment posting, and reconciliation support. In Utah's growing companies, the right Accounting Clerk frees up your senior accounting team to focus on higher-value work. Recruiting Connection sources reliable accounting clerks across Utah's Salt Lake and Utah County markets.

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Accounting Clerk Job Description

An Accounting Clerk in Utah processes accounting transactions with accuracy and speed. They handle accounts payable invoice entry, accounts receivable cash posting, bank reconciliation support, and general ledger data entry. The role requires high attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, and the ability to handle repetitive tasks without errors. Many Accounting Clerks in Utah are working toward an accounting degree and growing into Staff Accountant roles over time.

  • Accounts payable invoice processing and vendor payment preparation
  • Accounts receivable payment posting and customer account reconciliation
  • Transaction entry into the accounting system
  • Bank reconciliation and statement matching support
  • Accounting documentation filing and organization
  • Month-end close data entry and reconciliation task support

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What to Look For in a Utah Accounting Clerk

  • High school diploma required. Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, or your accounting software
  • High accuracy and attention to detail in data entry
  • Organized and reliable. This role requires consistent execution.
  • 0 to 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
  • Utah base comp typically $38K to $52K. Software experience affects placement.

How We Place Your Accounting Clerk

1. SEARCH INTAKE

We invest time upfront to understand your business, culture, and the specific needs of the role before we source a single candidate.

2. SOURCE

Using our vast network and proprietary database, our researchers find the top talent in the market — including candidates no job posting will ever reach.

3. ATTRACT

Our recruiters are experts at turning the heads of even the most passive candidates. The best people are not looking. We go get them.

4. QUALIFY

We deeply evaluate qualifications, red flags, compensation expectations, and motivations before anyone gets in front of you.

6. PLACEMENT

Candidate is hired, offer is confirmed, and onboarding is supported. We stay involved until the person is in the seat.

5. NEGOTIATE

We negotiate the best terms for both client and candidate. A placement that works for both sides is the only kind that sticks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

An Accounting Clerk focuses on transaction processing and data entry with limited analytical responsibility. A Staff Accountant handles more complex work including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement support, typically requiring a degree and some experience.

Depends on your transaction volume. If you have consistent daily transaction processing needs, full-time is usually more cost-effective. If volume is cyclical or light, a part-time clerk may be more appropriate.

Faster than senior roles. Typically 1 to 2 weeks to a qualified shortlist. The pool is larger, but quality still varies. We screen for accuracy, reliability, and software proficiency before presenting any candidate.

QuickBooks is the most common for smaller Utah companies. Mid-market companies may use NetSuite or Sage. Excel proficiency is important for any accounting role. Prioritize candidates who have used software similar to yours. Training time on a new system adds up quickly.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$38K – $52K
Utah market rate. Varies by software experience and transaction volume. Client validation recommended.
Location
Utah
Level
Entry Level
Type
Full-Time
Practice
Accounting
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