What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at The Campaign Against Hunger?
About The Role
The Campaign Against Hunger is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support our Finance and HR operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.
The Accounting Clerk will handle full-cycle bookkeeping tasks, assist with payroll and HR, and ensure accurate financial recordkeeping that supports our mission-driven work.
Key Responsibilities
The Campaign Against Hunger is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support our Finance and HR operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.
The Accounting Clerk will handle full-cycle bookkeeping tasks, assist with payroll and HR, and ensure accurate financial recordkeeping that supports our mission-driven work.
Key Responsibilities
- Enter invoices, sales receipts, and financial data into QuickBooks with accuracy
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare adjusting journal entries as needed
- Maintain an updated Accounts Receivable ledger; follow up on pastdue invoices
- Assist with payroll processing and support HR functions as assigned
- Support preparation for yearend audits and provide required documentation
- Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or Certified Bookkeeper credential
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar accounting or bookkeeping role
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, Paychex, and Microsoft Windows
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, with strong timemanagement abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
- Be part of a missiondriven organization serving communities in need
- Opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative environment
- Meaningful work that directly contributes to financial integrity and impact.