What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at AlphaX RE Capital?
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Clerk to support the company’s daily cash operations, bank transactions, and financial recordkeeping. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial data, ensuring timely payments, and assisting with treasury, accounting, and audit-related tasks. The ideal candidate is organized, trustworthy, and comfortable working with financial systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Cash & Bank Management
- Process daily cash receipts, wire transfers, ACH payments, and check deposits
- Reconcile bank accounts and verify daily cash balances
- Assist with cash flow tracking and daily liquidity reporting
- Monitor outgoing payments and ensure proper authorization
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Support
- Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and payment requests
- Match invoices with purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and issue checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers
- Record incoming customer payments and maintain AR aging
Financial Recordkeeping
- Maintain accurate cash ledgers, bank reconciliation files, and transaction records
- Enter financial data into accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct, SAP)
- Assist in month-end closing, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Support audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Follow company internal control policies related to treasury and accounting
- Ensure proper documentation, approval workflows, and payment controls
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information
Administrative & Cross-Functional Support
- Work with accounting, finance, AP/AR, operations, and external vendors
- Help prepare weekly/monthly reports for management
- Perform other finance-related tasks as assigned
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, treasury, or bookkeeping
- Experience with cash management, AP/AR, or bank reconciliations is a plus
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct)
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables preferred)
- Familiarity with U.S. GAAP is a plus but not required
Soft Skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong sense of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Good communication and organization skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Eligibility:
- Must have authorization to work in the United States
- Background check may be required depending on company policy
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a U.S. corporation with multi-entity or multi-bank operations
- Experience in real estate, construction, investment, or fund management
- Bilingual ability (English Chinese) is a plus