What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Mrs. Stratton's Salads?
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Bank reconciliations.
* Posting daily deposits.
* Pull invoices for customers and accounting department.
* Review charge accounts on daily basis for any past due invoices, overpayments, short paid invoice, etc.
* Compare electronic invoices to financial system for accuracy.
* Contact customers for past due invoices.
* Contact Route Salespeople with questions on invoices.
* Back up others in Accounting Department.
* File claims with customers for discrepancies.
* Prepare weekly aging report.
* Send statements to customers on periodic schedule.
* Coordinate daily mail pick-up and delivery.
* Assist various departments as needed.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
* High School Diploma (required).
EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of 2 years accounting or bookkeeping.
* Proficient in use of computers and software.
* Knowledgeable in: Collections / Customer Credit Inquiries / Accounting Software / Cash Posting & Deposits / Accounting & bookkeeping Principles & Procedures.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, technical journals, financial reports, Government regulations and legal documents.
* Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from customers and employees.
* Ability to write and speak effectively.
REASONING ABILITY
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, brainstorm, prepare alternatives, analyze, draw valid conclusions, and use problem solving procedures.
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
* Organizational skills required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Regularly sits, stands, walks, talks, listens, and drives.
* Intermittently lift, push, pull, carry and/or move up to 35 pounds.
* Normal/corrected vision and hearing.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus and color discremination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* The noise level is usually quiet.
* Work involves normal office conditions and occasional trips downstairs to Customer Service.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- accounting or bookkeeping: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person