Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Accounting Clerk will provide administrative and clerical support to the Accounting team under the supervision of the Accounting department manager.  The Accounting Clerk will perform clerical, bookkeeping and accounting duties. From verification, processing, preparation and updating of various documents, systems and information while keeping consistent with organizational accounting policies and procedures. You will also run accounting software program to process business transactions, like accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expenses, bank deposits and receipts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Accounts payable and receivable tasks and duties

·        Prepare invoices and follow up on collection of various accounts

·        A/R cash receipts

·        Collection calls and emails

·        Post sales to GL

·        A/P EOM and EOY procedures

·        Enter new vendors

·        Provide credit reference sheet

·        Box & file annual files

·        Provide W-9 as requested

·        Maintain A/P filing system

·        Maintain and create procedures

·        Support Accounting Department

·        Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements and skills

·        2+ years of proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or Accounts Payable Clerk

·        Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures

·        Competency in MS Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, databases and accounting software

·        Hands-on experience with spreadsheets, in particular building formulas and pivot tables

·        Accuracy and attention to detail

·        Aptitude for numbers

·        Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks

·        Accurate Data entry and word processing skills

·        Well organized

·        High school degree

·        Associate’s degree or relevant certification is a plus