Accounting Clerk

Madison Communications is a nationally recognized communications company located in Southwest Central Illinois. We are a premier provider of data, voice and video communications utilizing cutting edge technology. Madison delivers a wide array of Enterprise and Consumer products and services while providing superior customer support.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs general accounting functions and clerical duties in support of the accounting department. Responsibilities include accounts payable processing, miscellaneous invoicing, and assisting with monthly financial and regulatory reporting. This role is responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including account reconciliations, organization of finance workpapers, the recording of corporate credit card payments and reconciliation, customer payment processing, and financial reporting support in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. This role communicates across all company departments and employee levels.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Processing of accounts payable, including voucher entry and disbursement processing. Verifying accuracy of vendor invoices. Inputting and processing of customer payments. Processing of company credit card transactions and inputting to accounting software. Ensuring proper approvals and allocations are in place. Processing of miscellaneous invoices and monthly accounts receivable statements. Assists with the company’s annual 1099 reporting. Assists with the company’s annual personal property reporting. Performing a variety of accounting functions, including account reconciliations, maintenance of current cash receipt balances. Performing data entry of posting entries to specified accounts. Assists with the work order process by maintaining reconciled expense related schedules, organization of back-up documentation, and the filing of supporting documents. Assists with the preparation and organization of workpapers as required for the year-end audit by the public accounting firm. Assists with departmental tasks, including preparation, filing, scanning and organizing finance and regulatory reporting and documentation. Supports external vendor interaction as required. Performs other duties as assigned in support of the accounting department and Madison companies. *These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent. However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices. Employee should have an excellent attitude and personality with a desire to learn and expand his/her horizons by working for a progressive telecommunications company. Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal) Acquired knowledge of Company policies/procedures, products and services and billing/operational support systems. Skill in operating various office equipment, such as personal computer, various software programs (especially Microsoft products), ten key adding machine, copier, fax, and telephone system. Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting accounting, statistical and financial data. Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to pay close attention to details. Ability to work independently and as a team player and make sound decisions using information at hand. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments. Madison values intellectually curious-minded professionals who are interested in aggressively learning and sharing new concepts and skills to support an independent, family-owned business in expansion opportunities and partnerships needed to effectively compete. Accordingly, consideration will be made for candidates that have business experience outside of the specifications listed above. Salary will be based on experience, skill level and education for the target position. Madison offers a generous benefits package, company paid 401k program; company paid holidays; paid sick and paid personal time-off; discounted high-speed internet, TV and phone services; and educational reimbursement. Madison is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB SNAPSHOT

Employment Type Part-time Position Title Accounting Clerk Education Two years accounting related experience or pursuing a degree in Accounting Reports To Director of Regulatory and Finance Department Accounting and Finance FLSA Status Non-Exempt Manages Others No Industry Communications, Video and Data Services (experience a plus) Required Travel Minimal Find Us At 21668 Double Arch Road P O Box 29 Staunton, IL 62088 View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Madison Communications