What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment, Inc.?
Position Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION/TITLE: Accounting Clerk
DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTING
REPORTS TO: Controller
SUPERVISES OTHERS: No
EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt
EEO-1 CATEGORY: 5120-Administrative Support Workers
SOC CODE: 43-3031
POSITION PURPOSE / SUMMARY:
The Accounting Clerk position performs a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks including maintaining and updating financial records, preparing reports and reconciling general ledger accounts. Using accounting software programs, the selected individual will process business transactions, accounts payable, disbursements, expense vouchers and employee expense reports. A successful candidate should be familiar with general ledger processes and be familiar with basic accounting concepts for recording journal entries involving debits and credits and proper payment of invoices to vendors via matching of supporting documentation. Additional duties could include basic accounts receivable posting, reconciliation of daily activity, and inventory management. Knowledge of dealership accounting (sales, service, rental and parts) is beneficial but not required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
Daily, enter key data of financial transactions in database
Provide assistance and support to company personnel
Research, track and post accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
Inform management of problems and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
Constantly update job knowledge
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
HS Diploma or equivalent
Associates degree or relevant certification is a plus
1-3 years of general accounting experience, accounts payable and accounts receivable experience preferred
Good verbal communication
Experience in reconciling banking and other general ledger accounts Familiarity with basic bookkeeping and basic accounting concepts and procedures
Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers
Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
Data entry and word processing skills
Well organized
Must be insurable and able to operate a company vehicle
- Verifies approval on all invoices and check requests
- Initiates payment of invoices following established procedures
- Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from purchase, receiving, and from vendors
- Makes adjustments to accounts as needed
- Updates and maintains vendor database
- Maintains accurate records and prepares reports
- Assists in monthly and yearly close, and 1099 preparation
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of general business experience, Accounts Payable experience preferred
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Excellent Data Entry Skills
- General Math Skills
- Good verbal Communication
