Accounting Clerk

Work Location: Hybrid, 3 days in Lakeville, MN office / 2 days work from home

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and follow-through. In this role, you will support the daily financial operations of the organization and serve as a central point of coordination for accounting workflow and transaction processing.

You will play an essential role in ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately, invoices are processed timely, records are maintained in an organized manner, and accounting requests are handled efficiently. Your work will directly contribute to the integrity, reliability, and scalability of the finance function.

This position offers an opportunity to build meaningful experience in a collaborative and high-accountability environment.

• Gain hands‑on experience as you work directly with finance and accounting leaders who are invested in your development
• Coordinate the accounting workflow as the owner of the central accounting inbox
• Develop additional accounting skills and take on additional responsibilities as you grow your accounting career
• Contribute ideas that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Join a collaborative, high‑performance team that values ownership, accountability, and professional growth

At Verified Credentials, we don't just run reports - we power trust. As a leading background screening company, our work supports hiring decisions nationwide. Our Finance & Accounting team ensures the financial accuracy and operational discipline that allow us to scale with confidence.

As an Accounting Clerk, your work directly supports that foundation. By processing transactions accurately, maintaining organized records, and ensuring invoices and requests are handled timely, you help protect the integrity of our financial operations.

We are a collaborative, high‑accountability organization where team members are trusted to own their work and continuously improve processes. If you are early in your accounting career and want hands‑on experience in a GAAP‑driven environment with exposure to core accounting functions, this role is built for you.

• Own the day‑to‑day management of the central accounting inbox, responding to routine inquiries and routing complex matters appropriately to ensure timely resolution.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice entry, coding, and payment preparation.
• Accurately enter financial transactions into the accounting system in a timely manner.
• Reconcile vendor statements and other financial records.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical financial filing systems.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes by gathering documentation and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and distribute routine financial reports and summaries.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, organization, and efficiency within the accounting function.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred (Bachelor's degree a plus).
• 0–2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience (internships and relevant coursework considered).
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems (Quick Books, Sage, or similar).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Eagerness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.

At Verified Credentials our mission is to provide a remarkable client experience with a spirit of service, commitment, and excellence in all that we do. As a leading background screening company and pioneer in the industry we have an open and inclusive company culture and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Verified Credentials fosters and maintains a culture of active engagement and collaboration among a geographically dispersed workforce across the country who work with a high degree of autonomy.

We are growing and seeking a dynamic individual who is willing to put forward and execute on new ideas. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be valued and respected, and you will have the opportunity to make a real difference.