Account Clerk

Account Clerk

Position is on-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, 7.5H days.

Position requires SSA background check which typically takes 6-8 weeks to process. This is a federal mandate, at no cost to the vendor or contractor. Contractor must be cooperative with timely processing these requirements.

Performs a variety of accounting and customer service program duties involving financial record keeping and transactions including invoice validation & approval, vendor database maintenance, reception and call flow routing.

5 plus years of experience. Responsible for a variety of important and complex clerical functions and responsibility for large sums of money and other valuables.

Maintains official agency financial records and is responsible for certifying their accuracy Exercises limited purchasing and inventory control

Assists in preparation and control of agency budget

Receives, deposits, distributes, and accounts for monies, securities, or other valuables

Authorizes payment of vouchers or prepares voucher for director’s signature

Writes checks, transmits payments, audits transactions, posts and processes encumbrances and expenditures and performs transactions utilizing the correct department forms and records as needed

Checks requisitions for quality, quantity, and price per Quantity Purchase Award contract

Figures monthly profit-loss statement or makes other computations and calculations on agency records

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports

Negotiates settlement of accounts

Operates all types of office equipment and orders equipment and repairs

Lets and re-lets leases and arranges auctions, sales and receipt of bids

Performs related duties as required.

Working knowledge of bookkeeping, auditing, contracts and contracting procedures

Working knowledge of department functions and office procedures

Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing

Ability to learn the operation of all kinds of office equipment

Ability for solving different problems, some of which may not have been previously encountered

Ability to work under pressure and to practice diplomacy, tact and courtesy

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Aptitude for business, mathematics, and public relations

Ability to accurately handle money and other items of value and eligible to be bonded.

Prior recordkeeping & bookkeeping experience.

Accounts payable/voucher processing expiring.

Prior experience with budget preparation and control assistance.

Prior experience with financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)

Procurement & contract knowledge

Able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Candidate must be eligible to be bonded.

Prior experience with PeopleSoft Financials.

Prior experience with auditing systems.