Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

An accounting clerk is responsible for maintaining financial records by performing tasks like data entry, reconciling bank statements, preparing financial reports, filing documents, and assisting accounting personnel, requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while utilizing accounting software to process transactions and update ledgers; essentially acting as a support role within the accounting department by handling routine clerical tasks related to finances. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Key responsibilities of an accounting clerk may include : [1, 4]

• Data entry : Entering financial transactions into accounting software from source documents like invoices and receipts. [1, 4]
• Record keeping : Maintaining accurate and organized financial records including ledgers and spreadsheets. [1, 3]
• Bank statement reconciliation : Matching bank transactions to the company's accounting records to ensure accuracy. [2, 6]
• Invoice processing : Reviewing and verifying invoices for payment. [2, 4, 7]
• Financial reporting : Preparing and compiling basic financial reports as needed. [1, 2]
• Filing : Maintaining proper filing systems for accounting documents. [1, 3]
• Accounts payable / receivable support : Assisting with processing accounts payable and receivable transactions [4, 8]
• Customer interaction : Responding to customer inquiries regarding invoices or payments [9]
• General ledger maintenance : Updating the general ledger with relevant financial information [4, 10]

Required skills for an accounting clerk : [2, 11]

Education and experience requirements : [7, 9, 11]

High school diploma, some accounting coursework or relevant experience preferred, and Basic understanding of accounting principles. [3, 5, 7, 9, 11]

Requirements :