Accounting and Finance Clerk

SUMMARY:

The Accounting and Finance Clerk will report directly to the VP of Accounting & Finance. We are looking for a skilled professional to assist with general accounting functions, including but not limited to filing, scanning, invoice processing and payment, as well as assistance with month end, quarter end and year end processing. This position requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to perform such tasks by specific deadlines.

• Converting paper documents into electronic storage
• Creating reports for financial purposes, and consolidating financial information, as needed
• Entering payable invoices into system for payment and completing check runs
• Researching any past due invoices, as needed
• Data Entry of Monthly Transactions
• Any other Ad Hoc items or projects that could come up

• Associates Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience or certification
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Ability to make competent use of work-related equipment and materials
• Ability to remember information (e.g., policies, procedures) or locate resources to find information as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with others
  
  Ability to work with other team members as well as independently
• Ability to shift back and forth between two or more tasks
• Cooperative, team-oriented, patient, calm under pressure
• Ability to understand and accurately apply basic math skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet
• Ability to arrange things in certain order (e.g., alphabetically, numerically)
• Ability to produce results within an autonomous environment, within company guidelines and have the flexibility to identify and respond to changes in priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to all clients (customers and employees)