Job Description

Position Title: Accounting Clerk

Salary Classification: Non- Exempt

The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for working with several internal teams and external vendors to complete accounts payable procedures, including vendor invoice processing, providing administrative support to ensure effective and efficient accounts payable operations, and other accounting duties.

JOB DUTIES: Include but are not limited to the following:

• Verifies the accuracy of vendor invoices (compares purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges) and confirms that the correct GL codes and department codes are used and ensures proper documentation of approval
• Reviews invoices for correct sales & use tax applied and assists in applicable research
• Completes daily data entry of invoices in the ERP system
• Communicates with vendors regarding invoice payments or other issues
• Ensures invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Records daily credit card transactions to correct GL codes and department codes and ensures proper documentation of approval
• Supports the accounting department and performs any additional functions as needed to ensure the success of the department and Company
• Acts as back-up for the customer service/order entry position when necessary
• Provides administrative and clerical support
• Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management

Requirements

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Associates in accounting, finance, or related field plus 2 years’ experience OR
• Bachelors in accounting, finance, or related field

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, analytical, follow-up, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to create useful and actionable reports from data
• Possesses strong organization skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on a deadline
• Possesses strong written and verbal communications skills
• Understanding of payments, accounting, and budgeting and working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis in Microsoft Excel