What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Armstrong Career Site?
SUMMARY:
The Accounting Clerk is responsible for keeping financial records updated, processing invoices to internal customers in a timely manner, and adhering to billing and invoicing terms per account contracts. You will also run accounting software programs to process business transactions, like accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers, and receipts. A successful accounting assistant should be familiar with all accounting procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
- Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
- Process invoices to customers in a timely manner
- Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
- Distribute revenue to company general ledger, commissioned salespeople, & contracted owner-operators
- Complete data entry of financial transactions in company software
- Research, track, and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
- Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws
- Utilize internal software NetSuite ERP
- Any other duties as assigned by the Manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or Accounts Payable Clerk
- Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
- General accounting experience is desirable
- Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Ability to navigate multiple applications and systems
- Ability to analyze and process data and forms accurately
- Ability to follow established processes and procedures to meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, communication, and time management skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to sit for long periods; stand and walk frequently; and bend, stoop, and reach occasionally.
