POSITION SUMMARY:
The Accounting Clerk performs a variety of accounting clerical tasks related to the maintenance and processing of payable and receivable account records and invoices for Darpet’s various clients and vendors. This role reports directly to the Controller and is vital to assisting in the financial wellbeing of the accounting department.
The pay is negotiable during the interviewing process, based on experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
- Processing daily Accounts Payable (A/P) statements/reports with computer programs
- Receiving and verifying invoices and requisitions for goods and services
- Data-entering invoices for payment
- Resolving account discrepancies and overseeing collections
- Preparing vendor checks for mailing and listing all vendor checks in computer program
- Preparing manual checks as and when required
- Establishing and maintaining confidential expense and vendor files
- Maintaining financial documents using an organized filing system as instructed
- Producing and preparing weekly account reports for Administrative Director
- Verifying and obtaining signatures for specific forms, Purchase Orders, Invoices, and Credits
- Recording administrative and office expenses in computerized programs
- Upholding professionalism by providing courteous customer service to visitors, clients, and vendors
- Reconciling credit card receipts to financial records in Quickbooks
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Preparing pay applications for commercial projects
- Prepare and enter credits and returns into system for Controller
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 3 years accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility in roles
- Strong knowledge in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Quickbooks
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong understanding of accounting practices and principles (GAPP)
· Ability to write reports and compose business correspondence
· Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the general public
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :
- Experience with implementing and using various account systems
- Excellent computer skills including all MS Office applications. (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
- Must be efficient with strong attention to detail
- Must have strong customer support orientation (for internal/external customers), demonstrated professional demeanor, and the ability to maintain confidential information
- Must have strong skills in organization and planning, demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem solving
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
