ACCOUNTING CLERK

Job Title

Under direct supervision, performs standard and routine accounting activities. Work requires capabilities in basic accounting and business procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs account reconciliations as directed by management: general ledger, preparation of accounting statements and financial reports.
• Operates adding machine, calculator, copy machine and other office machines.
• Operates a computer system with printer.
• Performs simple and routine accounting and bookkeeping clerical functions.
• Recognizes and compares numbers and codes on accounting documents.
• Verifies mathematical accuracy.
• Identifies discrepancies and brings them to management's attention.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Two (2) years of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of clerical/secretarial, fiscal and accounting experience required.
• Working knowledge of office and accounting practices and procedures required.
• Working knowledge of business English, good grammar and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports and operational directives required. Must have a proven history of exercising discretion and retaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must possess an active, valid driver's license.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must be a United States Citizen.