Accounting Clerk

About the role

The Accounting Clerk will support the Finance team with various accounting projects and tasks as assigned, ensuring records are consistent with all submitted financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely case resolution regarding payment discrepancies
• Maintain clear, concise, and usable documentation of activity
• Support and assist with inquiries from other departments, providing timely responses and resolution
• Be responsible for monitoring email distribution lists and ensure timely responses are provided
• Record banking activity in the accounting system as directed
• Shadow other team members
• Complete ad hoc projects as assigned
• Take personal responsibility for actions, demonstrating ownership of problems and problem-solving
• Demonstrate excellence in work standards and tenacity in completing tasks
• Participate in solving problems and help make decisions based on the best available information
• Work well with other team members and departments in a professional and friendly manner to accomplish mutual goals
• Prepare assignments on time and ask for support or help as needed
• Ensure effectiveness in processes to achieve or seek best practices
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improved systems and efficiencies

Requirements

• Must have relevant experience; a degree in a business-related field is preferred but not required
• Proficient with computers and different finance programs, including Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to build strong interpersonal relationships
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to work without distraction
• High sense of rigor to prevent mistakes in documenting financial information
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Motivated to learn with a strong desire to take on new challenges

Skills

• Communicate effectively in individual or group situations, demonstrating active listening skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using accurate grammatical form
• Able to read and interpret written information
• Maintain confidentiality