Accounting Clerk

Salary: USD
25 - USD
28 per hour

• Review invoices for accuracy, obtain proper approvals, accurately code and enter invoices into accounting software.
• Vendor database maintenance, new vendor set up, revise data where needed
• Maintain accounts payables electronic files (includes scanning, saving, create new folders)
• Maintain accounts payable paper files (shred, archive, filing, create new folders)
• Prepare year end 1099 worksheet, data base review
• Enter accrual and pre-payment data onto worksheets
• Accomplish credit card and petty cash gl coding, reconciliation, entry into software
• Accomplish vendor statement reconciliation, communicate with vendors as needed
• Maintains existing processes, meets deadlines; offers process improvement ideas
• Assist Accounting Supervisor as needed / special projects
• Additional tasks and projects as assigned
• Supports the Accounts Receivable / Accounting Assistant role (cross trained for the role, performs the role as needed)

• High school diploma or equivalent, Associate's Degree or equivalent in Accounting preferred
• Strong intermediate Excel skills (v lookup, working with multiple tabs and large amounts of data within a workbook, adding / removing rows and columns, copy / paste from one workbook to another, create new worksheets, copy formulas, create basic formulas: addition, subtraction, format and print worksheets)
• Intermediate experience with Quick Books Desktop
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Understanding the basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• Superb time management skills and strong attention todetail orientation
• Ability to work
  accurately
  and
  effectively
  on
  tight timetables
• Ability to problem solve, work independently, and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information

• Meticulous Attention to Detail:
  Essential for catching discrepancies, preventing over payments, and ensuring 3-way matching accuracy.
• Strong Organization & Time Management:
  Ability to manage invoices, prioritize tasks, and ensure all data backup is saved, noted, and stored electronically.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Adept at investigating invoice variances, identifying errors, and analyzing vendor payment histories.
• Excellent Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Essential for resolving invoice discrepancies with vendors and collaborating with internal procurement or finance teams.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to embrace new procedures, payment technologies and adapt to changing regulatory requirements.