Senior Accounting Clerk

Purpose

The Sr. Accounting Clerk works directly for the Accounting Manager under minimal to no supervision and may perform as a lead for the accounting department. Provide oversight for the preparation and processing of accounts payable invoices, journal entries, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory/cycle counts and other accounting related tasks. Individual will perform various routine accounting functions on a daily/weekly/monthly basis, provide audit support. Individual may be required to aid with audits or annual reporting requirements.

Functions

ESSENTIAL

• Scan and file accounting documents in accordance with record retention guidelines.

• Audit and process expense reports.

• Update employee expense user profiles. Work with corporate treasury on Wells Fargo expense report issues.

• Perform regular reconciliations between two accounting systems to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data.

• Test and validate financials transactions imported or exported between systems to ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Prepare and process account payable invoices. 

• Perform weekly Time & Labor Administrator responsibilities (all aspects).

• Prepare / Record / Audit journal entries.

• Accounts Receivable (collection calls, invoice entry, AR tracking).

• Practice effective communication to confer with other personnel to explain information, take requests/queries, and address complaints. 

• Assist with internal and external audits.

• Inventory Reporting & Cycle Counts.

• Responsible for various Balance Sheet Account reconciliations.

• Understand and manage the Match Exception and RNV reports/account reconciliations (all aspects).

• Ability to identify issues, manage risks, problem solve and work independently.

• Understand and comply with accounting policies and procedures (SOX, Gov’t Business Systems, corporate and local process/policies/process instructions).

• System testing for software updates. 

• Provide overall department support as needed. 

• Participate in process improvement efforts to enhance accuracy, efficiency and workflow.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics 

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.  

• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals. 

• Demonstrate behaviors that align with Oceaneering’s core values. 

• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values, etc. 

• Ability to understand and apply policies, rules, regulations, and operating principles. 

• Works in alignment with business goals, vision, values, etc. 

• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities. 

• Uses feedback and reflection to develop personal strengths and address areas for professional development. 

• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervision: None

• Indirect Supervision: General oversight to Accounting Clerk positions

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Accounting Manager and/or Accounting Lead 
• Indirect Supervisors: Sr. Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller and/or Controller

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.

• Minimum two - four years of experience in an accounting environment.

• Working knowledge of acceptable office procedures.

• Familiarity with basic accounting procedures.

• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to successfully interact with all levels within the company.

• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and accounting software (Costpoint a plus).

Pay Transparency:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour