Position Details

What you will do?

As the Accounting Clerk you will be is responsible for providing financial support including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and occasional grant accounting. This position will provide internal and external customer support, complete documentation on a timely basis, and meet responsible work performance expectations established by the organization. Specific responsibilities include:

• Daily cash receipts posting and application.
• Process payables and receivables for assigned accounts. 
• Prepare, audit, and complete data entry of accounts.
• Maintain operational and tracking procedures for assigned fiscal area.
• Reconcile accounts for processing of payables and receivables on a regular basis.
• Accurately input invoices, checks, vouchers, reports, account statements and other records into the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies as needed.
• Provide proactive customer service to external agents & staff as required.
• Conduct assigned monetary transactions with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain fiscal accounting standards with accuracy and timeliness at all times.
• Demonstrate accuracy in utilization of all accounting software including Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

You will need to posses a high school diploma and a minimum of 1 year of accounting experience. An advanced degree is preferred but, not required.

Other Special Requirements:

• Basic understanding of GAAP
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines on a consistent basis
• Intermediate computer skills in a MS Office environment
• Knowledge of Great Plains software a plus