Accounting Clerk - Urbana OH

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Job description

Position Summary The Accounting Clerk position supports accounting operations by filing documents; reconciling statements and running software programs. Must be able to perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable/receivable transactions. Provides financial, clerical and administrative service to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts under his/her control. Confidentiality is a must. Primary Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintains accounting records by making copies; filing documents
• Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger
• Maintains accounting databases
• Verifies financial reports
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Check, verify and process documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts
• Computes and records charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items
• Type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records
• Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payment
• Prepare payments for signature
• Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• Assist with month end closing

KNOWLEDGE and Ability:

• Associate degree in business or accounting preferred; 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills, word processing, and 10-key calculator
• Knowledge of MS Office, spreadsheets and accounting software
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• Proficient in data entry
• Competent organizing and prioritizing skills to work efficiently
• Attention to detail and accuracy, sort, check, count, and verify numbers
• Good mathematical background
• Good communication skills; ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof reading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and customers
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possible weekends or evenings
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction.
• Ability to meet deadlines

Compensation details: 24-27

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