TITLE: Accounting Clerk working full-time 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

MAIN FUNCTION: The Accounting Clerk will perform various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of an operating unit, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports. Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Assists in performance of various clerical duties. This position directly assists our accountant and works alongside the billing team to produce financial information in a timely manner for agency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine clerical accounting duties within a fast-paced finance department while adhering to established standards
• Serve as a resource for the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams
• Assist with year-end audit requests
• Execute accurate reporting, filing, and database management in multiple systems
• Secure financial information by conducting database backups and maintaining strict confidentiality

• Verify and post details about business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and total accounts to ledgers and databases
• Assist in preparing internal and external financial statements by analyzing information from general ledger system
• Match, batch, and code vendor invoices and company credit cards
• Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of credit card accounts

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Natural proficiency with math

Knowledge of basic financial, tax, and accounting principles

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficiency with office productivity applications and aptitude for learning new systems

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Associate’s degree or obtaining degree in finance or accounting

One or two years of experience in clerical accounting

Experience with financial planning software, specifically Quickbooks Enterprise

BENEFITS:

2-3 weeks paid vacation per year.

12 paid sick days per year.

2 paid personal days per year.

1 paid mental health day per year.

9 paid holidays per year.

3 paid training days per year.

Bereavement Leave.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid life insurance policy.

Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Aflac.

Employee Assistance Program.

3% matching retirement plan after 2 years of employment.

Flexible schedule.