Accounting Clerk

Employment Type: Full Time Work Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm Education Requirements High School Diploma, some college is preferred. Experience Requirements - 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. Qualifications - Ability to maintain quality while completing large volumes of work with stringent deadlines. Responsibilities 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. Skills - 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.