Accounting Clerk

JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Accounting Clerk 2 Reports to: Controller FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary: Keeps financial records updated, preparing reports and reconciling bank statements.
Runs accounting software programs to process business transactions, like accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers and receipts.
Essential Duties: Verifies the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
Updates and maintains accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.
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, disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable).
Enters data into computer system using defined computer programs.
Compiles data and prepares a variety of reports.
Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.
Provides accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department.
Prepares bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements.
Reconciles accounts in a timely manner.
Enters key data of financial transactions in database daily.
Provides assistance and support to company personnel Researches, tracks and restores accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
Prepares reports and gathers data for management as needed.
Functions in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or relevant certifications required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Three to Five years’ experience in Accounting field, directly handling processes aforementioned.
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts receivable clerk or Accounts payable clerk.
Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports Accuracy and attention to detail.
Organizational, verbal and written communication skills a must.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Aptitude for numbers.
Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks.
Data entry and word processing skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to work under stressful situations and circumstances.
Working Conditions and Physical Environment: The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer.
Able to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
Hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
Physical agility to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk, reach and lift up to 25 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at the levels normally performed in an office environment May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.