Accounting Clerk (Cashier)

Job Title

Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Performs double-entry accrual accounting work in order to maintain a combination of journals and ledgers. Examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, validity, and clerical accuracy. Documents may include purchase orders, vouchers, payrolls, property records, etc., which are complicated by discounts, partial payments, etc. Resolves disagreements by contacting vendor, completes posting documents with backup attached, codes documents, and posts to appropriate ledger or journal. Posts and totals general ledger subsidiary accounts each month. Prepares worksheets, statements, and closes accounts monthly, quarterly and annually reflecting the financial condition of activities serviced by the accounting unit. Performs receiving and disbursing cashier duties. Ensures proper documentation is presented before disbursement is made. Collects cash receipts, cash register tapes, checks, credit card receipts, coupons, and other supporting documentation. Prepares, issues and replenish change from funds as required. Prepares bank deposits and ensures daily deposit in a timely manner. Ensures all monies are accounted for by balancing with the posting of funds before actual bank deposit. Prepares cash reports and notifies supervisor of any suspected irregularities. Ensures the proper accounting for charge cards, sales slips, and guest checks and ensures they are included within the daily cashier's report. Performs other related duties as assigned.