Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Clerk to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will support the organization’s financial operations by managing data entry, processing transactions, and ensuring accuracy across various accounting functions. Your expertise will help maintain the integrity of our financial records, facilitate smooth accounts payable and receivable processes, and uphold compliance with accounting standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in corporate and governmental accounting within a fast-paced environment committed to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Enter and verify financial data accurately into multiple accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Workday, and PeopleSoft.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and customer service inquiries.
- Perform account reconciliations on the general ledger, balance sheets, and sub-ledgers to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Prepare journal entries for month-end closing activities, including debits & credits and double-entry bookkeeping procedures.
- Assist with payroll management tasks using ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian, or Paychex platforms while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Support compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) requirements through meticulous documentation and internal controls.
- Conduct Excel data analysis for budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting purposes using advanced spreadsheet functions.
- Handle routine bookkeeping duties such as data entry, account analysis, and account reconciliation to ensure precise financial records.
- Contribute to governmental or non-profit accounting activities when applicable, including tax preparation support and audit preparation.
- Maintain strong attention to detail during account reconciliation processes while adhering to deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
Experience
- Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with familiarity in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar platforms.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, and general ledger management.
- Experience working within corporate accounting environments or public accounting firms is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with payroll systems like ADP or UltiPro along with timekeeping software such as Kronos is preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP standards and SOX compliance practices to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly while maintaining high levels of accuracy in data entry and account analysis.
- Excellent numeracy skills combined with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications—especially Excel—for data analysis and reporting purposes.
Join us as an Accounting Clerk where your meticulous attention to detail fuels our financial integrity! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their expertise in a collaborative setting that champions excellence in financial services. Your contribution will be essential in supporting our organization’s success—apply today!
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
