Accounting Clerk (34644)

Purpose: (General description and summary)

At New Narrative, our financial success is fueled by the accuracy of our facts and figures. That is why we are seeking a qualified accounting clerk to support the daily operations of the finance team. The accounting clerk will provide accounting and clerical support to the Accounting Department for effective handling of financial records and operations and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close. Our ideal candidate must have an eagerness to learn more about financial planning and budgeting. This person will join a team of like-minded experts who are continually focused on sharpening their skills and advancing their profession.

Accountabilities: (Responsibilities of the job)

Accounts Payable

· Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment, including reconciling invoices to statements and researching/resolving discrepancies

· Codes and enter high-volume invoices to appropriate G/L accounts

· Executes accurate database management in multiple systems

· Prepares accounts payable aging report for review to produce weekly check-run

· Prints, obtains signatures, and delivers AP checks.

· Voids, stop pays, and reissues checks as needed

· Set up recurring entries, auto payments, and online payments as required

· Vendor set up and maintenance, including requesting and maintaining W-9s for tax ID

· Reconciles corporate credit card purchases and resolve credit card issues

· Responds in a timely manner to vendor inquiries for internal and external customers

· Maintains in excellent order all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files

Accounts Receivable

· Reconciles and deposits funds received

· Assists Finance Manager with contracts and revenue processing

Property Management

· Assists with audit of property management records and financial compliance

· Yardi generalist and liaison between New Narrative finance and Horizon Property Management finance

General

· Assists in monthly closings and year end audit as required

· Assists with Daily Cash Recap and monthly bank reconciliations

· Assists with financial analysis and reporting

· Assists in processing mail and directing deliveries, packages, and couriers

· Backup support to other finance roles during their absence

· Support Finance Manager in audit and reporting requirements as needed

· File, copy and store records as needed

· Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

· Teamwork: Effective at working in team situations

· Initiative/Results Orientation: Originates action and finds ways to get things done, must be curious, have no fear of failure, with excellent problem-solving abilities

· Quality: Promotes continuous improvement and effectively utilizes data

· Customer Responsiveness: responds well to internal or external customer needs

· Analytical Thinking: Attention to detail over sustained periods of time and ability to analyze data and recognize trends

· Dependability: Counted on to follow through on commitments; regular attendance and punctuality; work completed in a timely fashion

· Independence: Receives no instruction on routine work; with general instruction on new assignments

· Decision Impact: Understands the authority of this position and financial impact to the organization

· Aptitude: Ability to comprehend and apply new ideas, processes, procedures, or training with a natural proficiency in math and accounting

· Organizational Awareness: Understands the culture of the organization; interests and concerns of various groups. Has excellent organizational skills.

· Sensitive Information: Must maintain the highest level of discretion at all times while being exposed to highly confidential information

· Technology: Must have excellent computer skills, drive to learn about new tech and resourceful to find solutions to tech issues; must embrace tech and automation

Positions Reporting: None

Education/Certificates/Licenses/Registration:

High School Diploma required, Associates degree in Accounting or higher/similar preferred

Experience/Qualifications:

One-two years of clerical accounting or related experience

Basic knowledge of financial, tax and accounting principles

Workday experience preferred

Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook

Salary : $22 - $24