Accounting Clerk

High School Diploma, some college is preferred.

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or accounts receivable or a similar field
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Must be proficient on the computer and have previous experience learning new software and systems.

• Ability to maintain quality while completing large volumes of work with stringent deadlines.

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for:

• Processing daily cash receipts.
• Entering data into computer system using defined computer programs.
• Compiling data and preparing reports utilizing Excel spreadsheets.
• Assisting in preparing internal month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.
• Entering vouchers, reviewing invoices, preparing payments or reimbursements, and filing all necessary items.
• Researching invoicing discrepancies.
• Answering payment status or any inquiries to vendors or to other employees.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting and reporting deadlines.
• Assisting with special projects assigned by management.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Key Expectations and Benchmarks

For you to be successful in this position you must be able to:

• Consistently meet production standards set by manager.
• Meet deadlines and maintain minimal past due tasks.
• Work and understand all accounting processes.
• Answer questions professionally and accurately.
• Process tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrate strong follow-through skills.

Level of Decision Making, Problem Solving and Task Complexity.

• Follows standardized instructions or procedures precisely with ongoing supervision.
• Maintains prioritized list of tasks and communicates with manager deviations in process to realign workflow on a daily basis.
• Work is checked for accuracy, adequacy and adherence to instructions.
• Requires an established knowledge in the field. This position requires an accounting background.
• Some tasks require comparing alternative courses of action and making a decision after considering options. If there is a problem that has not occurred before the manager must be consulted.
• You will perform most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions or previous training. Processing payments is typically a straightforward, repetitive and routine task.

• Must be detail oriented.

• Demonstrated and consistent follow-through skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees and vendors.
• Must have a strong work ethic and quickly understand new concepts.
• Possess high ethical standards and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Must be a team player and results driven.