Accounting Clerk- FT

Summary Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Clerk to support the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations. This position is responsible for accurate financial data entry, expense processing, transaction coding, and maintaining complete and well-documented financial records. This position works collaboratively with the finance team and staff across the organization’s locations and programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Clerk to support the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations. This position is responsible for accurate financial data entry, expense processing, transaction coding, and maintaining complete and well-documented financial records. This position works collaboratively with the finance team and staff across the organization’s locations and programs. The Accounting Clerk plays a vital role in maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring expenses are properly supported, approved, and accurately categorized by general ledger account, location, program, and grant, as applicable. The ideal candidate is organized, thorough, comfortable working with financial systems, and committed to accuracy, accountability, and following established procedures. BGCNIC serves 3,000 children ages 5-18 at 30+ sites across northern Indiana through summer and before and after-care programming, with a strong focus on social and emotional learning, college and workforce readiness, and academic enrichment to ensure every child has a chance to meet his or her potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Process vendor invoices, credit card transactions, and other accounting transactions in accordance with established procedures. Review transactions for completeness, accuracy, cut-off, appropriate documentation, and required approvals before processing. Code transactions to the correct general ledger account, location, program, and grant, when applicable. Maintain organized and complete electronic financial records and supporting documentation. Assist with account reconciliations and other routine accounting tasks as assigned. Identify discrepancies, missing information, duplicate transactions, or unusual transactions and follow up with the appropriate individuals to resolve them. Assist with maintaining accurate vendor records and supporting timely payment processing. Follow established accounting policies, approval workflows, and internal control procedures. Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, vendor, and organizational information. Support audit preparation by maintaining accurate records and readily accessible supporting documentation. Help identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of accounting processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Bachelor’s or associate degree in Accounting or related field. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial transactions, and expense documentation. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications. Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills. Ability to manage recurring tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounting support, or a similar administrative finance role. Experience with Sage Intacct. Experience with BILL Spend & Expense and BILL Accounts Payable. Experience with Paycor. Familiarity with departmental or program-based accounting and grant-funded expenditures. Experience working in a nonprofit organization or a multi-location environment. Skills and Abilities Must be self-motivated, competitive, creative, personable, and detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal skills. Strong emphasis on solution-based thinking, positivity, and ability to execute. Team player who is ethical, transparent in communication, and treats colleagues, Club members, and their families with the highest level of respect. Must be able to pass any and all required background screens and drug screens at any time. Salary Range Starting at $50,000

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor