Accounting Clerk

Pay: $17.75 per hour

About the role

We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Performs calculations, verifies and posts financial data, and maintains accounting records of financial transactions.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and assists in conducting inventory.
• Verifies and posts business transactions, such as checks (registers), purchase orders, accounts payable and other types of expenditures or receipts, to the appropriate account.
• Assists with or completes weekly/monthly documentation and reporting in a timely manner.
• Assists with or prepares accounts payable packages, accounts payable accruals, check requests, petty cash reimbursements and bank reconciliations accurately/timely and in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Processes various transactions for inmate/resident accounts to include deposits, withdrawals, charges/fees, release of funds or transfer of funds, in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Assists with conducting inventory and preparing reports for commissary and other operational endeavors.
• Prepares and accurately maintains a variety of standard operating records and reports, including those required by management, partnership agency and/or government regulations.
• Accurately inputs and edits numeric and alphanumeric data, to include checks, statements, reports and other records.
• Produces finished documents/reports efficiently, using applications software programs; copies, compiles and distributes as necessary.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in Business, Accounting or a closely related field is required. Additional qualifying education in Business or Accounting may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel or other spreadsheet or accounting software.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.