Accounting Clerk - Athens, TN

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Office Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary Keeps records of financial transactions for establishment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, and computer reports.
• Summarizes details in separate ledgers or computer files.
• Bank statement reconciliation.
• Compiles reports to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
• Prepares tax returns.
• Process accounts receivable.
• Maintain various tracking files in Excel.
• Cash posting and receipt generation

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft software and Accounting software.

Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisor responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Skills Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Core Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Fast paced, busy work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.