Job Title: Finance Clerk
Reports to: Theresa Heidemann, Director of Finance
Employment status: Full-time
Position Summary
The Finance Clerk is responsible for providing accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, and administrative support while ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This position processes vendor invoices and payments, maintains financial records, reconciles accounts, supports general ledger activities, and assists with the daily operations of the accounting department. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices for payment approval
- Prepare and process vendor payments, including checks, ACH, and credit card transactions
- Maintain vendor records, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
- Manage recurring ACH and credit card payments
- Assist with month-end and year-end accounts payable closing activities
- Post routine journal entries to the general ledger
- Code and allocate expenditures to the appropriate general ledger accounts
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
- Provide timely and professional customer service to vendors and internal departments
- Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function
- Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred
Experience
- Two to three years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or a related financial role preferred
- Experience with invoice processing, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and general accounting functions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
- Understanding of accounts payable processes and financial recordkeeping.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management abilities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Encore, or similar ERP/accounting systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage, health, dental, and vision insurance, matching 401K plan,
life insurance, and paid time off
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This position is primarily performed in an office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, and communicating by phone and email. The employee may occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Other Duties
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.
About Rite Environmental
Rite is a locally owned, fast growing, waste hauling and recycling company with a tight-knit group of office, driving and maintenance personnel. Between its “World Headquarters” in Waterloo, IA and a satellite location in Central City, IA Rite employs 40+ people. Work culture is laid back and team oriented.
Rite’s Core Values
- Get the Job Done - Is a problem solver & holds themselves accountable for results
- Team Commitment - Do what is best for the team & Rite Environmental as a company
- Coachable - Always looking to improve professionally & personally
- Professionalism - attitude & demeanor matter
- Growth Oriented - Want to be part of a growing & expanding organization
The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
