What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Perma-Column?
Midwest Perma-Column is a pre-cast concrete column manufacturer located in Edwards, IL. Established in 2004, we created a superior and forward-looking product, which has advanced the post-frame building industry to the next level. Aptly named, Perma-Columns provide permanent foundation-building solutions – making the future a reality today.
The Accounting Clerk is a full-time position responsible for invoicing sales orders, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and assisting the team with other accounting-related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Performs complex clerical and entry-level accounting activities.
- Compiles and checks source documents, such as vouchers, invoices, purchase orders, and cash receipts, for completeness and accuracy, and prepares reports.
- Verifies and posts details of business transactions to appropriate ledgers and journals, and totals accounts.
- Maintains customer and vendor databases by entering any new and updated information.
- Enters quotes, payments and invoices into the accounting software and Excel reports.
- Monitor accounts receivable to ensure invoices are paid on time.
- Enters payables and pays bills in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Associates Degree or 2 years of related experience
- Possess excellent organizational skills
- Positive attitude, ability to take initiative, self-starter, and good work ethic with minimal supervision
- Regular attendance required and be willing to work overtime as required
- Able to multitask several projects at one time
- Team player, willing to work with others and assist with special projects as needed
- Must have average to above average computer skills that include being proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experience with QuickBooks Online or other business system software preferred, but not required
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain confidential information
Benefits
- Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid leave
- 401K Opportunity
- ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company
Midwest Perma-Column is an Equal Opportunity Employer.