Accounting Clerk

JOB SUMMARY

Perform tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain and reconcile daily cash accounts, and manage other accounting-related duties. Prepare various accounting reports as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and enter daily and monthly general ledger transactions including investment activity and schedules, employee payroll, pension, and 401(k) entries.

• Analyze and reconcile general ledger for various accounts as assigned.

• Prepare summary journal vouchers and verify that all other journal vouchers and cash received have been properly balanced and authorized.

• Prepare reports on a regular basis, such as teller variance reports, daily cash flow report, and share insurance reports.

• Post and reconcile the subsidiary records for the accrued income from investment accounts.

• Post investment interest checks.

• Review daily cash balances.

• Research and adjust all open items, cash imbalances, and variances.

• Review and enter employee expenses in general ledger.

• On a daily basis, verify and balance teller sheets from all locations.

• Process and file adjustments for share draft and cash letter clearing errors.

• Post and reconcile entries into general ledger for Credit Card Settlement Accounts.

• Research and post financial adjustments for ATM and Credit Card transactions.

• Reconcile charge off and recoveries general ledgers.

• Other duties as assigned by President/CEO or Executive Management.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Ethical Conduct

• Decision Making

• Time Management

• Excellent Oral and Written Communication

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associates Degree Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a professional office environment and regularly uses standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and calculators. The role requires manual dexterity, the ability to handle files, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, or balance as needed.

Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with the ability to adjust focus. Noise levels in the work environment are typically moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on organizational needs.