What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Keetoowah Economic Development?
- Candidate should be local to Tahlequah, OK, this is not a remote position.
Position Overview:
The Accounting Clerk will support the accounting department in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This position involves handling basic accounting functions such as processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounts, preparing financial documents, and assisting with month-end closing procedures. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and have a strong understanding of accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process invoices and prepare payment requests.
- Ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors and suppliers.
- Maintain a record of all invoices and payment history.
- Reconcile discrepancies with vendors, ensuring all issues are resolved promptly.
- Process incoming payments and ensure timely deposits.
- Generate and send out billing statements to customers or clients.
- Monitor aging reports to follow up on overdue payments.
- Record payments in the general ledger.
- Assist with posting journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Help ensure the accuracy of financial data and transactions.
- Maintain organized files and documentation for audits and reviews.
- Reconcile bank statements with internal financial records.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies between bank records and accounting data.
- Assist with payroll processing by providing necessary information.
- Ensure the accuracy of employee records related to pay and deductions.
- Prepare basic financial reports for internal use, such as trial balances, income statements, or balance sheets.
- Assist in preparing monthend and yearend reports.
- Maintain organized filing systems for all financial records, receipts, and invoices.
- Ensure that all documents are properly stored and easily accessible for audits or reviews.
- Provide documentation and support for internal and external auditors during financial audits.
- Help prepare records for tax filing and regulatory compliance.
- Assist the accounting team with any other administrative tasks as needed.
- Provide support to other departments regarding accountingrelated inquiries.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field is a plus.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, or similar) is preferred.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and timemanagement skills.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fastpaced environment.
- Strong problemsolving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
Working Conditions:
- Fulltime position.
- Office environment, with standard working hours:
- Monday Friday 8am 5pm.
- Some overtime may be required during busy periods (e.g., monthend, yearend).
UKB and Tribal preference applies.
Job description is subject to change.