Accounting Clerk Job Madison area,Wisconsin USA,Accounting

Purpose of Position:

The Accounting is responsible for providing support to the accounting department including processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information in compliance with established policies; providing instructions, recommendations and/or accounting support to other personnel.

Essential Functions:

Handle all invoicing/billing Track Accounts Receivable

Communicate with client Accounts Payable if necessary

Assist in performing general ledger accounting functions, as assigned and/or approved by the CFO, for the

purpose of ensuring that the department functions are completed in an accurate and timely manner during

short periods of need.

Compile financial information related to work assignments for the purpose of producing project budget

reports on a monthly basis.

Inform other staff regarding procedural requirements for the purpose of facilitating financial compliance

within established practices.

Maintain financial information, files, and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation

and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.

Reconcile a wide variety of financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and

ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.

Research discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation.

Respond to employee inquires in relation to payroll and/or expense reports.

Oversee expense check distribution

Take on super-user role for Accounting Software package (Deltek Ajera)

Issue and track purchase orders

Categorize costs accurately
Classify cost by account number

Oversees all employee time entries and prepare payroll package for review by CFO.

Physical Demands of Position:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand, and walk, use hands and fingers. Position may require repetitive arm, hand, finger, and wrist motion to operate a variety of office equipment. The employee occasionally must reach above and below shoulder level, and lift/push/pull and/or carry up to 10 pounds.

Environmental/

Working Conditions:

Works in a typical administrative setting with a moderate temperature and appropriate lighting.

Equipment Used

Telephone, printer/copier, fax machine, personal computer with peripherals, calculator

Job Specifications

AS in Accounting or related field

2. 2 – 5 Years Experience

3. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

4. Requires proficiency in Ajera and Microsoft Office Suite

5. Must have knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation, monitoring, and controlling.

6. Must be familiar with all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure firm

compliance.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.