Accounting Clerk

Position Description

The CSRM Accounting Clerk is a key member of our Christian, small business. Responsibilities include accurately issuing payments, making deposits and utilizing accounting software, using well-accepted accounting methods, as directed by the Business Manager.

Summary

The Accounting Clerk works closely with the Business Manager to accurately process accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting functions. This includes coding and entry of AP invoices and AR deposits. Procurement of supplies will also be a responsibility. Answering phones, running reports, maintaining spreadsheets, filing, picking up mail and making deposits to the bank are other duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in bookkeeping/accounting is a necessity. 2 or 4- year Accounting or Finance degree preferred. CSRM Management reserves the right to consider any combination of education and experience when evaluating candidates for this position.

Skills and Attributes

• Christian with a Servant’s heart
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Drug Free
• Detail-oriented, especially in regards to grant reports and grant compliance requirements.
• Computer literacy, including willingness to learn and use the organization’s current computer programs
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to easily handle large and diverse workload
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with an outgoing personality
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Knowledge of human behavior and ability to respond to varying personalities and emotional states with an attitude of service and grace

Essential Functions

• Professionally and independently complete accounting and other duties as assigned
• The Accounting Clerk will be managing multiple tasks, and ideally have experience in the unique requirements and potential pitfalls of multiple simultaneous projects to successful completion
• Known for attention to detail, business knowledge, and ability to maintain a positive business manner, while anticipating and resolving adverse conditions/issues in advance.
• Maintain confidentiality of accounts payable, receivable, and employee payroll matters
• Works well with superiors, co-workers and the general public, to support delivery of services in all CSRM entities
• Correctly compose, type, and maintain routine correspondence in the English language, as assigned by Business Manager and/or Executive Director.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Have a general knowledge of bookkeeping procedures working with the General Ledger, Payroll records, Check Requests, Vendor Invoices, Bank account records and reconciliation reports, Financial reports, Inventory records, Travel advances and vouchers, and petty cash fund accounting.
• Accurately issue payroll and/or accounts payable checks
• Accurately complete on-line or other payment transactions, per vendor requirements.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Ability to explore alternative solutions and identify solutions that are most plausible in varied situations.

• Other duties as may be assigned by the Business Manager or Executive Director.

Required Work Hours

This position is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, with the possibility of adjustment given funds availability.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Accounting Clerk reports to the Business Manager and the Executive Director.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below 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.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

2. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

3. Must be able to use calculators, fax machines, copier, scanner and telephone.

4. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

6. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel

The Accounting Clerk may be occasionally required to travel by car, bus or air.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rapid City, SD 57701 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rapid City, SD 57701: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17