Accounting Clerk

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tri-Energy Cooperative has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Clerk to oversee the day-to-day operations of accounts payable. The Accounting Clerk position is responsible for processing payments for goods and services purchased by the Cooperative. Additionally, this role is responsible for ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed for the purchasing and payment of goods and services. Additional accounting duties will be added over time. This position will report to the Controller.

DUTIES:

• Oversee timely and accurate invoice processing and ensure timely payments are made to vendors.
• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Facilitates the payment of vendors, which may include verifying 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.
• Calculates and reports sales use tax based on paid invoices.
• Develop and grow strong cross-functional relationships to ensure the achievement of department and business objectives through collaboration and communication.
• Answer phones and provide support and backup to the Administrative Assistants and Accounts Receivable Specialists.
• Reconcile monthly Accounts Payable accounts and complete intercompany clearing processes.
• Order office and store supplies.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Continuously – 66-100% - Use hands dexterously, talk or hear.
• Frequently – 34-65% - Stand, walk, or sit.
• Occasionally – 1-33% - Reach with hands and arms, stoop/kneel/crouch, or crawl, climb or balance, or lift up to 25 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or AP/AR

PREFERENCES:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting/accounts payable/receivable practices and procedures
• Strong MS Office Suite skills, with an emphasis on MS Excel.
• Experience using automated financial and accounting systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Salary : $18 - $23