Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Summary/Objective

In this role, you will be responsible for performing various accounting and clerical tasks to support the Accounting team and the financial operations of the organization.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Enter financial transactions into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner.

Process invoices, verify discrepancies, and prepare payment to vendors.

Compare financial data in the accounting system to bank statements and other records to ensure accuracy.

Organize and maintain financial records and files.

Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders regarding financial matters.

Maintain financial security by following internal controls.

Provide documentation and support to auditors during financial audits.

Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws and regulations.

Perform other reasonably related duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately record and process financial transactions with a high level of accuracy

Organizational Skills: Capacity to organize and maintain financial records and files efficiently

Software Proficiency: Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel for data entry and analysis

Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with colleagues and external stakeholders

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals

Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to identify and resolve accounting-related issues

Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changes in tasks, priorities, and processes

Ethical Standards: Adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality in handling financial information

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position

As per Executive Order 11246 Section 503, & VEVRAA: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Full-time