What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk (Full-Time) position at Walt Churchill's Market?
Description
Walt Churchill’s Market is looking for a Full-Time Accounting Clerk for our Corporate Office in Maumee, OH.
The Accounting Clerk is responsible for accounts payable administration and supports the VP of Finance with related accounting duties. The Clerk regularly communicates with the VP of Finance, various store departments, and vendors to ensure duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Job Description:
* Manage Accounts Payable for administration and store locations
* Collect and organize store invoices weekly
* Match invoices against AP reports sent by each store, identifying and correcting errors as necessary
* Manually enter select vendor invoices collected from email and mail, using general ledger
* Process vendor payments, submit checks for signing, and mail check payments according to schedule
* File invoices, keeping an organized and tidy file room
* Verify invoice and payment records against account statements from vendors, identifying and resolving discrepancies
* Communicate short pays and/or cost discrepancies to vendors on a weekly basis
* Effectively communicate with vendors, department managers, the pricing team, and coworkers in person, by phone, and by email
* Request, collect, and track information pertaining to Contractor Agreements for insurance purposes
* Keep up-to-date records for vendors, including contact information, remittance addresses, banking information, and payment terms
* Collect and organize weekly sales reports from each store. Enter reports into the accounting software and work with the cash office at the appropriate store to correct any issues
* Bank activity entry; post cash receipts, vendor payments, and transfers
* Collect, organize, and post transfer entries. This often includes reducing retail items to cost according to department-specific margins and organizing data appropriately to ensure accuracy.
* Request, collect, and track information pertaining to Contractor Agreements for insurance purposes
* Keep up-to-date records for vendors, including contact information, remittance addresses, banking information, and payment terms
* Other duties as assigned
Schedule:
The Accounting Clerk will work onsite at our Corporate Office 5 days per week for a total of 40 hours. Monday-Friday availability is required.
We Offer:
* Become a WCM Owner! (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
* Paid vacation after 90 days accrual PTO
* Paid holidays (full-time only)
* Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (full-time only)
* Employee Discount
* 401(K) with company match
* Training and job advancement opportunities
Come be part of our 100 year tradition and see why Walt Churchill's Market is "Better Because"!
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Excellent recordkeeping skills
* Strong decision-making and problem solving skills
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
* Excellent organizational skills
Education and experience:
* High School Diploma/GED required; degree in Accounting or related field preferred
* Prior accounting/bookkeeping experience required; 2 years experience in accounting or bookkeeping payroll preferred
Physical Requirements:
* Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
* Occasional instances of standing for long periods of time, lifting, bending, crouching, twisting and reaching
* Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
* Ability to travel to various worksites to meet with employees/managers, attend meetings, etc.