Payroll and Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Primary Accountabilities

The Payroll and Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for processing payroll and maintaining/tracking payable and receivable transactions and assisting with budget management and cash flow related processes.

Major Duties

• Collects and verifies timesheets.
• Enters employee information and payroll data into payroll software.
• Calculates payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions.
• Pays invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling, preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payment.
• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information, computing charges, and refunds, and preparing and mailing invoices.
• Collects revenue by reminding delinquent accounts and notifying customers of insufficient payments.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
• Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments and adjustments.
• Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• An associates or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience required.
• Advanced skills with accounting and/or payroll software and programs preferred.
• Computer software training in Microsoft Excel and Word is required.

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate a personality which is pleasant and mature.
• Ability to organize and complete several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively communicate, present information and respond to questions, both in a written and verbal manner.
• Ability to interpret and apply administrative policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Proficient in intermediate math principles, including arithmetic computations.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including computers, calculators, typewriters, copiers and other standard office equipment.

Benefits

A professional and deadline-oriented environment in a production setting. Interaction with co-workers and customers.