Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Location: Carey, OH area

Reports to the Controller and is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services.  This includes processing and monitoring both vendor and customer payments.  Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that company finances are accurate and up to date, that vendors are paid within established time limits and that customer payments are properly applied.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives, verifies and scans invoices and receipts


• Applies customer payments


• Assists with customer payment inquiries


• Maintains vendor and customer files and updates information as needed


• Vouch vendor invoices


• Issue debit/credit memos


• Processes payments by EFT / check


• Assists in maintaining the general ledger


• Completes forms and remits income and sales tax


• Identifies outdated accounting procedures and work flow bottlenecks; recommends solutions


• Processes outgoing mail by checking for addresses and applying correct postage


• Prints and distributes accounting reports as needed


• Assists in preparing materials for audits


• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices


• Ensures confidentiality and security of all financial and associate files


• Performs additional duties as directed by the Controller

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma / GED required


• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred


• Minimum three years accounts payable experience and/or accounts receivable experience


• Outstanding time management and organizational skills


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing


• Strong investigation and follow-up skills; attention to detail


• Strong customer service orientation; high energy level


• Strong computer skills

Background and Drug Screen Required