What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at The Zest Lab?

JOB DESCRIPTION

Accounting Clerk

PART-TIME (estimated 20 hours/week)

ABOUT THE ZEST LAB

The Zest Lab is a fast-paced and continually evolving marketing agency, which offers a wide range of services from strategy and ideation to production and execution. We pride ourselves on providing full-service support to some of our clients, acting as their own marketing arm.
Our company culture is casual and welcoming. Our small, tightly knit team is full of creative, proactive, and entrepreneurial people who constantly strive to improve their own work and better the company.

REPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Skilled in bookkeeping and/or accounting, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Provide accounting and clerical support to the agency.
Accurately prepare and maintain invoices and pay bills.
Reconcile accounts in a timely manner.
Research, track, and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
Inform management and compile reports/summaries.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Proven accounting experience.
Cash planning experience preferred.
Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
QuickBooks Online software familiarity
Competency in MS Office products preferred
Experience with Monday.com a plus.
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
Well organized
Associate degree or relevant certification
Confident and self-motivated with proactive mindset and internal desire to succeed.
Works well in a team environment with a “can-do attitude”; collaborative with a steady disposition.
Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain flexibility to solve problems.
Ability to simplify complex ideas into actionable goals.
Represents the company in a professional manner and is eager to help others in the spirit of teamwork.
Shows respect for others and is consistent, fair, and honest in all business matters.