What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Sullivans?
Sullivans is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Entry-Level Accounting Clerk to support our finance team. This role is ideal for someone looking to start their career in accounting, with a focus on basic bookkeeping, filing, data entry, and assisting with the day-to-day financial tasks of the company. You will work closely with the accounting team to ensure that the department operates smoothly and efficiently, providing valuable administrative support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and Process Financial Transactions: Financial transaction organization and processing is central to the success of any accounting department. Accounting clerks take on a significant portion of this process by keying data, sorting documents, and processing digital and cash transactions.
- Prepare Month-End Reports: Accounting clerks reconcile transaction, budget, and expense reports for monthly reporting. Individuals skilled in data analysis may also analyze these reports to present information to accountants or other financial professionals within the organization.
- Maintain Financial Filing Systems: Financial organization through well-maintained financial filing systems is a primary responsibility for accounting clerks. They routinely oversee and update these systems as necessary to streamline companies' financial processes.
- Manage Accounts Payable: Accounting clerks track their organizations' loans, credit balances, and other accounts payable information with detailed balance sheets. They must also pay and file invoices and track the status of each account.
- Assist with Clerical and Administrative Tasks: When not performing job-specific tasks, accounting clerks may assist with office-related duties. These tasks include answering phones, organizing mail, and ordering office supplies.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or Associates degree
- No prior experience required, but 1-2 years of clerical or administrative experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage repetitive tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities as needed.
- Good communication skills and a team-player attitude.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- 401k with 100% vesting from day 1
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Sullivan Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply and join our mission to foster innovation and excellence.
