Accounting Clerk (Part-Time)

The Accounting Clerk (Part Time) at Aqua-Chem will assist in supporting accounting functions and special projects. This will require the education, skills, and ability to perform accounting, audit, and sales tax related assignments under the direction of the Sr. Controller.

Schedule:  Part-Time schedule (up to 32 hours/week) during the working hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location:  On-site; Knoxville, TN

Pay Range: $20.00-25.00/hr (Dependent on Experience)

Essential Duties:

• Assisting with accounting, audit, or sales tax tasks as assigned
• Set up Sales tax rates by customer profile in company ERP system(s)
• Support accounts receivable and payable as needed.
• Analyze accounts payable and receivable transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Communicate with vendors and customers as needed to investigate and resolve discrepancies in billings and payments.
• Maintain vendor files and reconcile on a monthly basis..
• Assist the department with month-end close processes.
• Obtain sales tax exemption certificates from the customer.
• Enter Fixed Assets and Depreciation rates in ERP system(s)
• Assist with Internal Control and Financial Audit tasks.
• Performing other accounting, audit, or tax duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High School degree or GED
• Minimum of years (3) three years of Accounting Clerk Experience
• Accounting and Finance college courses / certifications
• Tax accounting experience.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Organized with attention to detail, proactive, and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in accounts reconciliation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as part of a team.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

*This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. This description supersedes any previous description for this position. This description supersedes any previous descriptions for this position.

**Aqua-Chem provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.