Accounting Clerk | Contract

About the role

The Accounting Clerk works directly for the Accounting Manager under minimal supervision and supports general accounting responsibilities. The expectation of this function requires stringent attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to communicate effectively within the division. Assignments are well-defined, routine in nature and are covered by established policies and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Scan and file accounting documents in accordance with record retention guidelines
• Audit and process expense reports
• Reconcile employee advance accounts
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Create Pivot Tables and perform VLOOKUP in Excel
• Prepare account payable invoices
• Perform weekly Time & Labor Administrator responsibilities (all aspects)
• Prepare journal entries
• Accounts Receivable (collection calls, invoice entry, AR tracking)
• File and maintain accounting records and other clerical reports related to the accounting operation
• Daily interfacing and communication with vendors, employees or others
• Understand and assist with the Match Exception and RNV reports/account reconciliations (all aspects)
• Understand and comply with accounting policies and procedures (SOX, Gov’t Business Systems, corporate and local process/policies/process instructions)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two - four years of experience in an accounting environment.

Skills

• Familiarity with basic accounting procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Organizational skills – ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Costpoint and/or Hyland experience (preferred).

Schedule

Work Schedule: Mon – Fri with slight flexibility – 7:30 am to 4 pm or 8 am to 4:30pm. Flexibility to decide if they want a 30 minute or 1 hour lunch break, which would affect what time their working hours end. OT may be available but not required.