Accounting Clerk

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk who is action-driven and loves the details that accounting brings. As the Accounting Clerk will perform clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting assignments in support of the preparation of accounting statements and financial reports. To be successful in this role, it is critical that you are able to work well in a team environment and able to give and receive coaching.

Who we are:

Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 50 offices in 15 States with much more growth on the horizon. We fully understand that every employee has different needs, so our unique business model allows for more flexible work arrangements than most firms can offer. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.

What you will do:

• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash.
• Generates summary sheets to be used by supervisor.
• Reviews processed payroll.
• Proofs accounting reports for clerical accuracy.
• Allocates expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures.
• Reviews accounts payable invoices, assigns vendor numbers and similar identifying data, and confirms correct accounting codes were used.
• Enters vendor information into accounting software system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly.
• Issues payments to vendors as approved.
• Processes routine monthly payments as approved.
• Answers vendor questions by researching accounts.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential to business operations.

What we look for:

• Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Requires the ability to work as a team, meet deadlines, work independently under limited supervision, and work effectively with clients, staff, and other work relations

What we offer:

• Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing professional services firm.
• Ongoing informal and formal training and development
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) and medical benefits
• Firm sponsored continuing education.