Accounting Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY:

The function of the Accounting Clerk is to perform a variety of general accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks. The Accounting Clerk will run accounting software programs to process business transactions such as invoices, accounts receivable, and other accounting documents. The position requires excellent customer service and attention to detail.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the business / accounting department
• Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Reconcile delivery routes in a timely manner
• Enter data daily into route accounting system
• Prepare bank deposits
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel
• Research and correct accounting discrepancies
• Provide excellent customer
• Answers telephone and directs the caller to the appropriate personnel. Will transfer a caller to an employee’s mailbox when the individual is unavailable.

• Takes and retrieves messages for various personnel
• Assists in taking and processing customer orders placed via telephone
• Assists with other related clerical duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to communicate efficiently with customers of varied backgrounds 
• Required to speak clearly while using good grammar
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write clear and concise thoughts
• Ability to effectively present information to all customers

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply mathematical operations to daily tasksCOMPUTER SKILLS
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must meet all pre-employment qualifications

• High School Diploma (GED acceptable)
• Two years of administrative / accounting clerk experience preferred

SUCCESS FACTOR

• Excellent customer service
• Attention to detail
• Ability to present and communicate all necessary information to both customers and employees
• Maintain a positive attitude towards all company goals, directions and policies
• Promote the teamwork concept

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMAND FACTORS:

• This is largely a sedentary role
• Talking is required for a total workday.
• Hearing is required for a total workday.
• Vision is required for a total workday.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.