What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Staffworks?
Accounting Clerk for local Supply Company
Accounting Clerk Duties and Responsibilities:
Obtains financial data for use in maintaining accounting records
Assists with collections by notifying the customers with delinquent accounts and attempts to secure payment either by calling or mailing form letters to customers to secure payment
Records payments to customers’ accounts and maintains accounts receivable records
Processes, posts, and makes daily deposits to bank of all checks received
Prepares all store bags for interoffice distribution including sending weekly payroll checks to the Retail Stores and Sales Offices
Receives and signs for store bags & CODs from truck drivers and secures in locked file
Establish customer accounts once verification of references is completed along with necessary tax documentation
Send Vendors credit information
Prepares invoice deduction notices, as necessary, verifies all pricing and quantity on invoices with purchase order in purchasing and updates pricing when needed in system
Assists with monthly and year-end close out procedures and records
Must be able to work at 6am on the first business day of the month to assist with month-end closing activities
Assists with customer phone calls and requests
Input customer payments and assists with petty cash transactions
Assists Finance Manager with daily functions and accepts additional responsibilities as needed and assist accounting department with special projects, as necessary
Will be cross trained to serve as backup to Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk and Finance Manager.
Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently, making immediate decisions and setting and meeting goals
Accounting Clerk Qualifications:
Associates in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient computer skills are essential (word processing / data entry (60 – 70 wpm)
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook))
Accounting Computer Knowledge & Accounts Payable experience is preferred
Candidate must be detail oriented and possess excellent communication and organization skills
Must be flexible, organized and possess excellent phone communication skills
Benefits once hired perm:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Employee discounts on products
Pay: $15.50 - $17.00/hr depending on experience
Staffworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $16 - $17
