Accounting Clerk

Responsible for providing accounting and clerical support to Accounting Department. Maintains accounting document files, including accounts receivable and accounts payable daily work. Keys daily customer billing information as well as vendor invoices to the accounting system. Prints accounts payable checks, customer invoices, billing summaries and statements for mailing.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Pays invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment
• Collects revenues and applies cash in accounting system; communicate with customers on delinquent accounts
• Assists with audit request for the purpose of providing support and documentation on internal processes for accounts payable and receivable
• Maintains financial information, files and records, (e.g., paid invoices, checks, documentation, reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor and customer files) to ensure availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and guidelines
• Performs pre-audit of invoices (vendor and customer) to ensure accuracy prior to payments and billings
• Reconciles vendor and customer accounts
• Assists in special projects related to departmental functions at year end (e.g., tax filings and 1099 reporting)
• Adheres to confidentiality of customer and vendor record

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of previous accounts payable/accounts receivable experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS:

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of relevant computer applications that affect department including Great Plains and BECS
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Accurate typing skills
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications
• Cooperative and willing to assist others.
• Able to use computer applications, adding machine, and telephone
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Functions involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds).

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Functions are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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