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Accounting Clerk jobs on CPT give F-1 students hands-on experience in accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger work that directly supports accounting or finance degree requirements. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect to your enrolled curriculum, part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) keeps your full-time enrollment status intact.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Accounts Payable, Billing Clerk 3
Estimated Start Date: 4 May 2026
Building Location: Franklin IN
On-Site Full Time
Daily Schedule: First shift - Full time role 40 hours a week. 8am-4:30pm.
Estimated Duration: 12 months
Pay Range: $23-26/hr
Interview Process Rounds: 1
Interview Timeline: Planned Request Date: ASAP Tentative Interview Dates: ASAP
Job Description
Summary: The main function of an accounts payable/billing clerk is to compile data, compute fees and charges and prepare invoices for billing purposes. A typical accounts payable, billing clerk is responsible for computing company charges, itemizing statements or invoices and computing payroll.
Job Responsibilities:
- Balance and reconcile batch control totals with source documents or computer listings in order to locate errors, encode correct amounts, or prepare correction records.
- Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Reconcile and post receipts for cash received by various departments.
- Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data and keeping other records concerning costs and shipments.
- Compute payroll and retirement amounts, applying knowledge of payroll deductions, actuarial tables, disability factors, and survivor allowances.
- Maintain ledgers and registers, posting charges and refunds to individual funds, and computing and verifying balances.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Micr Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in accounting or related financial discipline preferred.
- 5-7 years financial and/or accounting experience required.
Why this Role? In this position, you'll play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. You'll process and verify invoices, ensure materials or services have been received, and accurately enter information into the ERP system. You'll also support our suppliers by answering questions and reconciling account balances. Your work directly supports timely payments and helps maintain strong supplier relationships. This role is essential to ensuring uninterrupted delivery of the goods and services that keep our business moving.
Typical Day or Week in the Role
Typical task breakdown:
- Invoice Processing & Accounts Payable Support Manage end-to-end invoice processing, including verifying receipt of goods or services, entering invoices into the ERP system, and confirming accuracy of quantities and dollar amounts. Respond to supplier inquiries and reconcile account balances to supplier statements. Prepare payment runs-including check, ACH, and wire transactions-to ensure suppliers are paid according to agreed terms and business operations continue without interruption.
- Monthly Accounting Activities Support the accounting team by preparing select journal entries, performing reconciliations, and assisting with monthly close activities.
- Record Maintenance Maintain complete and accurate financial records by filing, organizing, and safeguarding accounting documents.
- Office & Mail Coordination Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and provide general office support as needed.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Independently manage daily work while collaborating with internal partners, including the accounting team, supply chain, and immediate supervisor. Primary stakeholders are internal customers.
- Compliance & Internal Controls Follow all internal control policies and procedures to help reduce financial risk and ensure compliance with company standards.
Interaction with team: This role is an individual contributor position, but you'll collaborate with team members daily. You'll work closely with the accounting team, supply chain partners, and your immediate supervisor to ensure smooth financial operations and clear communication across functions.
Work environment: Office environment; business-casual attire
Years of experience: 5-7 years of Accounts Payable experience required.
Degree requirement: High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's degree in Accounting or a related financial field is preferred.
Technical Skills (Required)
Top 3 Skills:
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Adobe tools
- Strong data entry accuracy and speed
(Desired)
- Experience with QAD/MFGPro ERP system
Soft Skills (Required)
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective problem-solving abilities
(Desired)
- Solid time-management skills
Disqualifiers/Red Flags:
- Insufficient Accounts Payable Experience Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirement of 5-7 years of Accounts Payable experience or cannot demonstrate hands-on AP processing (invoice entry, 3-way match, payment preparation, supplier reconciliation, etc.).
- Inability to Follow Standard Work or Procedures Difficulty adhering to documented processes, internal controls, or workflow instructions; inconsistent application of steps required for accurate invoice handling, reconciliation, or financial recordkeeping.
- Poor Attention to Detail / Accuracy Issues Frequent errors in data entry, invoice coding, matching of quantities and dollar amounts, or document handling that would credit.
Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Title: Accounts Payable, Billing Clerk 3
Estimated Start Date: 4 May 2026
Building Location: Franklin IN
On-Site Full Time
Daily Schedule: First shift - Full time role 40 hours a week. 8am-4:30pm.
Estimated Duration: 12 months
Pay Range: $23-26/hr
Interview Process Rounds: 1
Interview Timeline: Planned Request Date: ASAP Tentative Interview Dates: ASAP
Job Description
Summary: The main function of an accounts payable/billing clerk is to compile data, compute fees and charges and prepare invoices for billing purposes. A typical accounts payable, billing clerk is responsible for computing company charges, itemizing statements or invoices and computing payroll.
Job Responsibilities:
- Balance and reconcile batch control totals with source documents or computer listings in order to locate errors, encode correct amounts, or prepare correction records.
- Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Reconcile and post receipts for cash received by various departments.
- Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data and keeping other records concerning costs and shipments.
- Compute payroll and retirement amounts, applying knowledge of payroll deductions, actuarial tables, disability factors, and survivor allowances.
- Maintain ledgers and registers, posting charges and refunds to individual funds, and computing and verifying balances.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Micr Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in accounting or related financial discipline preferred.
- 5-7 years financial and/or accounting experience required.
Why this Role? In this position, you'll play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. You'll process and verify invoices, ensure materials or services have been received, and accurately enter information into the ERP system. You'll also support our suppliers by answering questions and reconciling account balances. Your work directly supports timely payments and helps maintain strong supplier relationships. This role is essential to ensuring uninterrupted delivery of the goods and services that keep our business moving.
Typical Day or Week in the Role
Typical task breakdown:
- Invoice Processing & Accounts Payable Support Manage end-to-end invoice processing, including verifying receipt of goods or services, entering invoices into the ERP system, and confirming accuracy of quantities and dollar amounts. Respond to supplier inquiries and reconcile account balances to supplier statements. Prepare payment runs-including check, ACH, and wire transactions-to ensure suppliers are paid according to agreed terms and business operations continue without interruption.
- Monthly Accounting Activities Support the accounting team by preparing select journal entries, performing reconciliations, and assisting with monthly close activities.
- Record Maintenance Maintain complete and accurate financial records by filing, organizing, and safeguarding accounting documents.
- Office & Mail Coordination Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and provide general office support as needed.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Independently manage daily work while collaborating with internal partners, including the accounting team, supply chain, and immediate supervisor. Primary stakeholders are internal customers.
- Compliance & Internal Controls Follow all internal control policies and procedures to help reduce financial risk and ensure compliance with company standards.
Interaction with team: This role is an individual contributor position, but you'll collaborate with team members daily. You'll work closely with the accounting team, supply chain partners, and your immediate supervisor to ensure smooth financial operations and clear communication across functions.
Work environment: Office environment; business-casual attire
Years of experience: 5-7 years of Accounts Payable experience required.
Degree requirement: High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's degree in Accounting or a related financial field is preferred.
Technical Skills (Required)
Top 3 Skills:
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Adobe tools
- Strong data entry accuracy and speed
(Desired)
- Experience with QAD/MFGPro ERP system
Soft Skills (Required)
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective problem-solving abilities
(Desired)
- Solid time-management skills
Disqualifiers/Red Flags:
- Insufficient Accounts Payable Experience Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirement of 5-7 years of Accounts Payable experience or cannot demonstrate hands-on AP processing (invoice entry, 3-way match, payment preparation, supplier reconciliation, etc.).
- Inability to Follow Standard Work or Procedures Difficulty adhering to documented processes, internal controls, or workflow instructions; inconsistent application of steps required for accurate invoice handling, reconciliation, or financial recordkeeping.
- Poor Attention to Detail / Accuracy Issues Frequent errors in data entry, invoice coding, matching of quantities and dollar amounts, or document handling that would credit.
Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsAccounting Clerk CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Clerk job qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role connects directly to your degree program. An Accounting Clerk position involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, or general ledger maintenance typically satisfies the curricular nexus requirement for accounting, finance, or business administration programs. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description to your authorization appointment and confirm the tasks align with your specific enrolled coursework.
Can I work full-time as an Accounting Clerk on CPT during the summer?
Full-time CPT, defined as 20 or more hours per week, is permitted during summer and other breaks when you aren't enrolled in a full course load. The critical caveat: accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your entire program eliminates your OPT eligibility. Part-time CPT during the academic year, paired with full-time CPT only in summers, is how most students protect both opportunities.
How do I find Accounting Clerk employers who are comfortable hiring CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with a record of hiring F-1 students in accounting and finance support roles, which narrows the field considerably. Accounting departments at mid-size regional businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations tend to be more familiar with CPT paperwork than smaller firms. When you reach out, mentioning that CPT requires no sponsorship cost or H-1B visa filing from the employer often removes the initial hesitation.
What documents do I need to give my employer on the first day of a CPT job?
You'll complete Form I-9 on your first day. Bring your passport, your current I-20 with the CPT authorization printed on page two, and your EAD if your school issues one. Most Accounting Clerk roles also run a background check before or during onboarding. Confirm with your employer in advance whether they use E-Verify and whether they need any additional documentation from your DSO beyond what's printed on your I-20.
Does working as an Accounting Clerk on CPT help with future H-1B sponsorship?
CPT experience in accounting directly strengthens an H-1B petition filed under the specialty occupation category. The O*NET profile for Accounting Clerks and related classifications supports the argument that the role typically requires specialized training. Employers who hired you on CPT already understand your work authorization history, making them more likely to consider sponsoring an H-1B petition after graduation if you demonstrate strong performance during your CPT period.