Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

We are looking for a skilled Accounting Clerk to perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks. You should be familiar with all accounting procedures and have a flair for numbers. Ultimately, you should ensure that the company’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Enter key data of financial transactions in database daily
• Aid and support 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
• Responding appropriately to vendor, client, and internal requests
• Ensuring Accounting Department runs smoothly and efficiently
• Performing basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail, filing, etc.

Skill sets/Experience we require:

• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an account receivable or accounts payable associate
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software
• Comprehensive knowledge of Accounting procedures and principles
• Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information
• High level of accuracy and efficiency
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Courteous, professional manner, strong customer service skills
• Computer literacy and strong typing skills, experience with accounting software may be required
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to comply with all company, local, state, and federal financial regulations

Pedigree:

• High school degree
• Bachelors in Commerce, Mathematics or equivalent field preferred