Job Overview

The Clerical Bookkeeper (Temporary Position*) provides professional support for the Accounting Department. This role will act as a liaison with other department staff, UAW staff and affiliates and report to the Director of the Accounting Department.

In this role, you will manage the processing of payment requests employing UAW’s policies. You will become familiar with the difference between checks, ACHs and wire payments.

*This is a Temporary position with an immediate start date. A successful candidate will be considered for full-time employment.

Job Description

• Balance and post transactions to general ledgers in multiple accounting systems with exceptional accuracy
• Provide meticulous administrative support with strict confidentiality.
• Perform job duties within scheduled deadlines
• Function as a liaison with other department staff, UAW staff and affiliates
• Know, interpret, and apply organizational policies, procedures, and protocols
• Assist with development, and assessment of office systems, procedures, and operations
• Review and process incoming correspondence and materials, as well as prepare proper communications in response.
• Time management and planning are essential to prioritizing daily tasks.

Daily tasks:

• Record income for all UAW entities, including the International Union, Regions, Retiree and political accounts
• Balance and post transactions to pending status within the general ledgers of multiple entities
• Process adjustment entries for accounts receivable
• Reconcile payroll account, troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Manage escrow accounts, distribute reports, and make adjustments as necessary
• Prepare monthly financial reports for distribution on behalf of Secretary-Treasurer
• Prepare Retiree Dues Fund quarterly report for International Executive Board
• Balance and post transactions to pending status within the general ledgers of multiple entities
• Assist with data requests from internal departments and external service providers (e.g., independent outside auditors and internal audit providers)
• Work with the UAW's Internal Systems (Accounting Systems, MyUAW & Local Union Information System).

Job Qualifications

• Positive attitude with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within a high-pressure environment and meet unpredictable deadlines.
• Flexibility to react to changing priorities.
• Detail-Oriented
• Understanding of general ledger accounts
• Accurate data entry of folders
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion
• Demonstrate strong proofreading skills, accuracy & attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot unique situations & update other department staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Successfully pass a Bookkeeper Assessment.
• Highly motivated, a self-starter and able to work independently.

Note: This position is a full in-office role.

Part of our selection process includes a brief clerical/bookkeeping assessment from eSkill, which is sent prior to being scheduled for an interview.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Temporary employees receive the health care benefits of a first-year entry level employee after three (3) months of continuous employment. After six (6) months of continuous employment, Temporary employees will be entitled to receive all benefits of a first-year entry level employee with the exception of lay off benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.26 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (Required)
• Organizational skills: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Outlook Calendar: 1 year (Required)
• Communication skills: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Detroit, MI 48214: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person