Accounting Clerk

Reports To: Finance Manager

Department: Finance

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Primary Position Objectives

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, performs clerical duties in support of the finance department and in compliance with government regulations and corporate policies and procedures. Follows policies and procedures in accordance with DOL, PRH, Center and Serrato Corporation requirements.

Position Responsibilities

•Performs administrative and clerical functions in support of the department supervisor.

•Assists in the preparation and distribution of student pay.

•Assists accountant in the maintenance of cash disbursement journal, general and cost ledgers, posting accounting transactions, preparing reconciliations, and performing financial tabulations.

•Assists in the processing and data entry of purchase orders.

•Establishes a high degree of student rapport.

•Works towards meeting performance standards and goals.

•Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.

•Provides regular feedback to student regarding appropriate employability skills.

•Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

•Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.

•Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

•Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

•Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.

•Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Effective Communication

•Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.

•Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.

•Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.

Organization of Work

•Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.

•Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

•Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.

•Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Minimum of one to two years related experience in education. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Experience

Minimum of one to two years related experience.

Education

High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.