Accounting Clerk

Job Summary:

The Accounting Clerk will ensure complete and systematic accounting records of receipts and

disbursements in the organization by performing complex clerical and bookkeeping tasks and applying

accepted procedures in preparing and maintaining accounting records.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 Initiate the timely collection of financial paperwork to process payments from multiple location

sites.

Duties/Responsibilities:

 Processes timely monthly ACH transactions for company gross income.

 Balances invoices to payments and closes out monthly.

 Prepares financial reports and accounting statements.

 Posts journal entries to general ledger.

 Generates summary sheets for use by supervisor or auditor.

 Processes payroll and prepares payroll reports. (OPTIONAL AND MAY NEED MORE HOURS NOT

25)

 Proofs accounting reports for clerical accuracy.

 Allocates expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures.

 Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

 Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures and the ability to train others

in related practices and procedures.

 Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

 Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

 Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.

 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

 High school diploma or equivalent required with some bookkeeping coursework; Associate’s

degree in Business or Accounting preferred.

 At least three years of increasingly responsible experience in Accounting; related business

school or college courses may be substituted for up to one year of experience.

Physical Requirements:

 Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

 Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Position is 25 hours per week at $22- $24 / hour.