Temporary Accounting Clerk I

The Accounting Clerk I is primarily responsible for Accounts Payable (A/P) functions and Accounts Receivable (A/R) functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Credit Card processing.
• Matches, codes, audits and vouchers accounts payable invoices.
• Reconciles checks with vouchered invoices.
• Files Accounts Payable invoices.
• Follows up on A/P issues as requested by vendors or by management.
• Audit and vouch employee expense reports.
• Responsible for all cash applications including matching payments to the correct customer, posting cash, and researching and resolving payment issues.
• Assistance with credit and collections.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid general ledger accounting.
• Assists in other accounting areas or performs other duties as required by fluctuating business needs, including supporting various accounting projects

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required with 3+ year of directly related work experience in an accounting function. Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is required.

BASIC SKILLS:

• Basic understanding of general ledger accounting.
• Possesses excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess excellent data entry skills with attention to details.
• Ability to write accurate reports and other business correspondence.
• Ability to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Ability to work successfully with a team or independently.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact closely with external vendors and customers, as well as other internal departments, to support customer focus and efficient operations.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with Microsoft Office Products, Lotus Notes, ERP/MRP software, and other critical computer applications.