Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Accounting Clerk

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

LOCATION: BASHFORD

REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting

Salary Range: $60,000 - $62,000

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• $1,000 Sign-on and Retention Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision after 30-days with up to 85% paid by Employer 
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
• Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance 
• Pension Plan and Voluntary 403b Plan
• Employee Loan Program
• Hybrid after 90-days
• Free Parking
• Staff Development and Promotional Opportunities

SUMMARY

The Accounting Clerk will provide support to our dynamic finance department here at Westhab, Inc. and support our team in delivering on our mission of Building Communities. Changing Lives. This position will support the accounts receivable and general accounting function. The ideal candidate must have meticulous attention to detail, be a quick learner, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, must work well independently as well as on a team, and must be dependable. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Included but are not limited to:

  Accounts receivable responsibilities:

• Daily bank deposits using a scanner and maintenance of deposit records. 
• Cash application to tenant rent accounts and corporate accounts
• Assist with processing tenant rent adjustments
• Support Accounts Receivable Associate with filing, copying and other file maintenance activities
• Support Grant Accountant in administration of security deposit accounts and tenant write-offs  

General accounting responsibilities: 

• Assist with bank reconciliation preparation and scanning
• Data entry of voucher information to grant database
• Scan and copy invoices for accountants as requested
• Pull documents and reports for Audit requests
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Associate’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management. 1-2 years’ work experience preferably in an office setting. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Proficient with Office including Excel and Word.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.  Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.