Accounting Clerk III (Temporary)

Accounting Clerk III DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position reviews invoices and statements verifying information, ensuring sufficient funds have been obligated, and if questionable. The review will include coding transactions, and processing Invoicing through data processing for application in the accounting system. Analysis and reconciliation of credit card transactions with purchasing reports (researching causes of discrepancies, and taking action to ensure that accounts balance). Contract Administrator provides suggestions for handling unusual or non-recurring transactions. The Accounting Clerk III is responsible for keeping the databases updated with accurate information received to track contract financial information. Compile data for Weekly Financials and reconcile TARs when closed out to assure all charges were billed correctly. Conformance with requirements and technical soundness of completed work are reviewed by the Contract Administrator, or are controlled by mechanisms built into the accounting processes. Performs additional duties as assigned. 

EXPERIENCE: Three years’ experience as an accounting clerk required. Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially with MS Access and MS Excel. May be required to obtain a security clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:•Must be able to remain in a stationery position 80% of the time•The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.•Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.•Ocassionally positions self to maintain files in file cabinets.•The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.•The ability to observe details at close range.

EDUCATION: High School diploma