Accounting Clerk - Urbana OH

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Job description

Position Summary The Accounting Associate position supports accounting operations by timely posting of accounts payable invoices to the correct general ledger accounts, processing payments, invoicing customers, posting cash receipts to the correct invoices, and other related accounting functions - for multiple companies. Requires some knowledge of excel and accounting software. Confidentiality is a must. Primary Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Reconciles bank statements by comparing bank statements with accounting software
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Check, verify and process documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions

Processes sales commissions based on invoice payments

• 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
• Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
• Prepare payments for signature
• Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments through banking websites
• Assist with month end closing

KNOWLEDGE and Ability:

• Associate degree in business or accounting and at least 2 years related experience and/or training would be preferred
• Knowledge of MS Office, spreadsheets and accounting software
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• 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) 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
• 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

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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