Accounting Clerk

Purpose of position:

The Accounting Clerk position provides accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department. The primary focus will include Billing and Accounts Payable. For billing, ensure revenue is properly recorded, verify AP invoices for costing and confirm inventory transactions. The Accounts Payable piece is to ensure that AP invoices for Manufacturing inventory have 3-way purchase order match and/or proper approvals for processing ensuring accurate G/L coding. This candidate may also assist with the other accounting project(s) as deemed necessary by the Accounting Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Billing Department in generating AR Invoices in accordance with GAAP.
• Assisting branch offices with AR-related situations.
• Download, print and send all Customer Statements Monthly.
• AR aging review and analytics.
• Customer set up.
• Support in both internal and external audits.
• Assist in Manufacturing Accounts Payable ensuring 3-way match procedure.
• Filing of A/P invoices both physically and/or electronically.
• Support Accounting Manager in management of Vehicle Fleet.

Position Requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position):

• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• High School Diploma required, associate degree in business a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including V-lookup formulas and Pivot Tables.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of Sales and Use tax over multiple jurisdictions a plus.
• Maintain and prepare reports regarding Accounts Receivable.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, listen, communicate (written and verbal), and follow-up effectively.
• Ability to work independently and perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.

Physical Demands:

• Position requires standing under 1/3 of time.
• Position requires sitting at a desk working on a computer over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires walking under 1/3 of time.
• Position requires reaching under 1/3 of time.
• Position requires lifting up to 10 lbs. under 1/3 of time.
• Position requires talking 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires hearing over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires keyboarding over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires close vision and color vision over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires reading and interpreting instructions over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires repetitive motion 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires regular and reliable attendance.
• Position requires proficiency in English and grammar usage skills.