Accounting Clerk - Full-time

Courtyard Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

General Purpose

Performs a range of general clerical, accounting and bookkeeping support functions in an organization.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

General accounts receivable functions

• Prepare and submit customer invoices
• Code, post and receipt payments
• Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
• Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations
• Monitor customer accounts for non payment and delayed payment

General accounts payable functions

• Check, verify and process invoices
• Prepare payments for signature
• Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
• Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
• Maintain vendor files

General Payroll functions

• Collect, confirm and process timesheets and overtime
• Verify taxes and other deductions
• Prepare and distribute payroll checks
• Track employee vacation and sick time

General support functions

• Update, verify and maintain accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records
• Assist in month end reporting procedures
• Find and use accounting data to resolve accounting problems and discrepancies
• Track and audit petty cash
• Assist with employee expense reports
• Perform filing and general administrative tasks
• Liaise with other departments/customers/vendors

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 - 3 years experience in clerical accounting
• Associate degree in business or accounting an advantage
• MS Office and knowledge of accounting software
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures

Key Competencies

• Planning and organizing
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Customer service orientation
• Communication skills

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