What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Apex Team LLC?

Summary:

Working as part of a small but fast-paced team, the Accounting Clerk is a dedicated and detail-oriented team member who will play a key role in assisting with timely and accurate execution of financial matters effecting the company, it’s vendors and clients. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, detail oriented, and adverse in financial and accounting practices.

Responsibilities:

Verify and post details about business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and total accounts to ledgers and databases
Review and balance internal accounts, analyze variances, prepare reports, and monitor depreciable assets using financial software
Match, batch, and code vendor invoices
Prepare and interpret financial summaries and provide reports to managers on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts, and sales tax computations
Providing accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department
Preparing bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
Research, track and report on accounting and/or documentation discrepancies
Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
Conduct work in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws
Create and keep updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guides
Supports accounting operations by filing documents, reconciling statements, and running software programs.
Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with the general ledger.
Maintains accounting databases by entering data into a computer database and processing backups.

Verifies financial reports by running performance analysis software program.
Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Qualifications:

Education: College coursework with focus in accounting or equivalent experience

Associate degree, or higher is preferred

Preferred years of experience: 2-3

Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)

Well organized

Ability to perform filing a record keeping tasks

Attention to details and accuracy

Data entry and word processing skills

Knowledge of basic financial, tax, and accounting principles

Multitasking

Teamwork & communication

Company Offered Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life& AD&D insurance, 401(k), FSA / HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Other Voluntary Benefits
Critical illness insurance
Hospital and accident insurance
Legal insurance
Pet insurance
Home & Auto insurance
Identity theft protection