What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Umanist Staffing?
Overview
The Accounting Clerk plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounting team. This position involves ensuring the efficient and effective processing of transactions, invoices, and payments, contributing to the financial health and integrity of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
The Accounting Clerk plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounting team. This position involves ensuring the efficient and effective processing of transactions, invoices, and payments, contributing to the financial health and integrity of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with account payable and receivable duties
- Compile and sort documents, such as invoices and checks
- Verify and post details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed
- Reconcile records with internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare analysis of accounts and produce monthly reports
- Assist with data entry and accounting software upkeep
- Support the team with other accounting projects
- Manage and maintain financial documents and records
- Process and organize financial statements
- Assist in generating and auditing financial reports
- Respond to inquiries from vendors, suppliers, and clients
- Participate in regular financial audits
- Adhere to financial policies and regulations
- Collaborate with the accounting team to achieve department goals
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information
- Associate's degree in Accounting or relevant field
- Proven work experience as an Accounting Clerk or similar role
- Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Ability to work with large amounts of numerical data
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good understanding of financial regulations and legislation
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
- Experience with accounting software and databases is a plus
- Knowledge of general ledger functions and month-end close process
- Understanding of confidentiality principles and data privacy best practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to upholding ethical accounting standards
Salary : $30 - $35
