General Accounting Clerk

Position Title:  General Accounting Clerk 

Reports To: Manager of Accounting

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Grade: Grade 2

Pay Range: $22.35- $31.94 per hour

Position Overview:

The General Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of accounting and administrative functions to support the finance department. This position includes work related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliations, and other accounting duties as assigned. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to complete tasks within established deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

· Record, verify, and process accounts payable and receivable transactions.

· Prepare, review, and post invoices, payments, and expense reports.

· Maintain and update vendor and customer files.

· Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and general ledger accounts.

· Assist with month-end and year-end activities close.

· Research and resolve discrepancies related to billing, payments, and account balances.

· Generate reports regarding accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activity as requested.

· Maintain organized files and accounting records.

· Provide administrative support to the finance team, including copying, filing, and document retrieval.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Minimum of three (3) years of experience in general accounting, bookkeeping, and accounts payable/receivable.

· Experience in the manufacturing industry is highly desired.

· Previous experience with payroll processing (especially Paylocity) highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

· Work is performed in a standard office environment with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

· Must be able to remain in a seated position for extended periods, up to 80% of the work shift.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds as needed.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 8am-430pm (start and stop time open to negotiation)

Compensation:

At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, we value a fair and comprehensive approach to compensation. Our wage range for this role is determined by various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an employee to start at or near the top of the range for the position. Compensation decisions are made based on individual job circumstances considering skill level, previous experience, and education requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job duties are prohibited from disclosing this information to unauthorized individuals, except in specific circumstances outlined by applicable laws and regulations (41 CFR 60-1.35(c)).

General Statement: 

All Cayuga employees recognize that the success and prosperity of the company is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are expected to treat each other in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, to be at work for their assigned shift and to work safely as a team. Employees must be self-starters who can relate to all levels of the organization.

Disclaimer:

o All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

o This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

o The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

o This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.