ACCOUNTING CLERK

Job Description

Job Description

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Position: Part-Time

Summary: Accounting Clerk responsibilities include keeping financial records updated, preparing reports, and aiding the department when needed. Duties include general accounting, account reconciliations, detailed postings, and clerical support tasks in the accounting department. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. You will also run accounting software programs (e.g. QuickBooks) to process business transactions, like accounts payable, data entry, and cash posting. A successful accounting clerk should be familiar with all accounting procedures and have a flair for numbers. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

• Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

• Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.

• Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting

• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Daily enter key data of financial transactions in QuickBooks
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel
• Research, track, and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws
• Constantly update job knowledge

Skill Requirements:

• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts receivable clerk or Accounts payable clerk
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
• Data entry and word processing skills
• Well organized

Qualifications May require an associate degree in the area of specialty preferred. 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.