What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission?
Description
The Ohio Turnpike is seeking an Accounting Clerk to work in our Accounting Department. Please consider bringing your experience, talents, and goals to one of Northern Ohio's vital resources and join the future of transportation.
If you are interested, here's what we can offer you :
- Salary range from $56,911.40 - $70,310.50 (Commensurate with experience)
Excellent pension, and health care benefits
Paid leave and holidays
Growth and advancement
Educational assistance and reimbursement
The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Examples of Duties
Duties Include :
Posts invoices and codes cash receipts for a variety of Ohio Turnpike invoices in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (i.e. E-ZPass Interagency Group invoices, service plaza concessionaire invoices, transponder invoices, etc.)
Codes receipt of miscellaneous deposits to appropriate accounts
Reconciles accounts receivable balances to the General Ledger
Reviews outstanding invoices on the AR Aging report
Prepares correspondence for delinquent invoices or other business reasons
Communicates with other departments within the organization
Provides assistance with special accounting projects
Serves as back-up for various accounting and administrative functions such as accounts payable
Performs any other any duties as may be assigned by the Comptroller or Chief Financial Officer
Processes invoices for payment into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure timely payment of all items
Matches invoices with goods received note and purchase or blanket orders
Checks all information for accuracy and completeness
Communicates with various vendors for corrections or adjustments to invoices, if applicable
Ensures the accuracy of account numbers that have been assigned to an invoice or goods received note
Files all paid invoices
Maintains Excel spreadsheets for tracking various financial activities
Gathers information and prepares required reports in a timely manner
Communicates with individuals within other departments within the organization
Provides assistance with special accounting projects
Serves as back-up for various accounting and administrative functions such as accounts receivable
Performs any other any duties as may be assigned by the Comptroller or Chief Financial Officer.
Typical Qualifications
Major Worker Characteristics :
Proficient in MS Office, (Word and Excel), and various accounting software
Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Work under pressure during month end closing and at times have frequent interruptions
Complete detailed and complex documents, proofread materials, recognize errors, and make corrections.
Education and Experience :
Minimum of three years' experience directly related to public finance and accounting or equivalent educational background; Associate degree in Accounting is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Unusual Working Conditions :
The work environment is typically an office setting. May require long periods of time standing or sitting while performing duties.
Salary : $56,911 - $70,311
