Finance Clerk (Hybrid)

This position is responsible for accurately and promptly processing, analyzing, and reporting financial data to support the financial strength of the company.

Job Responsibilities:

Level I:

• Performs routine and repetitive accounting duties in areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll or credit and collections.
• Timely filing of all vendor invoices, payments, and other accounting documents.
• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
• Matches and enters invoices, accounts receivables, and other accounting documents.
• Matches invoice to check and prepares for mailing or deposit.
• Cross-trains in additional responsibilities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Level II: In addition to the tasks noted in Level I, the position:

• Makes corrections and adjustments to accounts and notifies customers or branches accordingly.
• Audits invoices against purchase orders, researches discrepancies and approves for payment.
• Communicates with vendors and customers regarding invoices, statements and payments due and conducts research necessary to resolve issue.
• Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, invoices, statements, procedures, and services.
• Provides accounting assistance to ports in reconciling and payment of their invoices.

Level III: In addition to the tasks noted in Level II, the position:

• Performs calculations, reconciliations and analyzes reports; researches any discrepancies.
• Processes settlements to include AP & AR involving foreign currency conversion.
• Maintains accurate files and histories.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts according to schedules and/or statements.
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed; totals accounts to general ledger databases or Excel spreadsheets.
• Maintains foreign exchange rates in Company’s systems.
• Audits expense reports for accuracy and supporting receipts.
• Reconciles all bank statements, researches and resolves errors; has direct contact with bank.
• Assists with financial analysis and general ledger adjustments; audits for transaction accuracy.
• Processes U.S. Customs refunds for customers or Company and notifies customers accordingly.
• Conducts daily reviews of duty-input statements and transfer funds.

Level IV: In addition to the tasks noted in Level III, the position:

• Ensure teams meet established timeframes and follow accounting principles
• Hold team accountable for following prescribed SOP’s and process flows to ensure a compliant, efficient workflow
• Assists their team in resolving complex problems
• Develops and creates an environment to help motivate and optimize performance and professional growth
• Provides reporting and feedback to the accounting manager
• Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans
• Is available to their team to provide regular performance feedback

Travel:

This is a hybrid position with the expectation of coming into the Saint Albans, VT office 2-3 times a week.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma with three years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Level I: Proficient in Microsoft office products (i.e. Word, Excel, Access). Accurate filing and data entry skills – keyboard and number pad.

Level II: Associates degree with three years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.

Competencies:

All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values:

Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability

In addition, the following competencies are specific to this position:

Analytical – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.

Customer Oriented – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Work Standards – Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for one’s self; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday).

The employee is required to regularly use hands and fingers; talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.

The employee usually works in a quiet environment.

Disclaimer:
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Deringer reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.