Accounting Clerk Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19145Overview Salary Range $19.64 - $19.64 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category AccountingDescription Keep the numbers right and the mission strong support student success through accuracy, integrity, and financial excellence at the Philadelphia Job Corps Center.Job Description:Performs accounts payable, receivables, cash transactions, routine calculations, postings, and accounting data verification and reportsMaintains accounts payable related documents in efficient and organized filesEnsures strict confidentiality of sensitive informationFollows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student dataVerifies completeness of invoice packagesEnters accounts payable invoices and payment requests into accounting systemAssists with cash transactions for students and for staff mealsGenerates timely payments to vendorsCancels (stamps PAID) all completed invoice and cash payment packagesReconciles Payroll (not Accounts Payable) bank account and Accounts Payable subsidiary recordsMaintains accounting records and reports, including accounts payable, receivables, inventory control, etc., in accordance with proceduresPerforms general office duties such as filing, account research, routine calculations, postings, recurrent report preparation, and verification of accounting dataProduces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate mannerMaintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standardsPlans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlinesUnderstands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities and proactively maintains required skillsMentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRHShows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behaviorProvides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met; pursues continuous improvementExchanges ideas and information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; contributes meaningfully to team efforts and provides timely information to DOL/Company when requestedEffectively articulates thoughts and ideas; identifies problems, analyzes causes, and evaluates solutions; follows up to ensure issues are resolvedWorks in partnership with staff from all departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to studentsAccepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager, including temporary assignments across departments as neededPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications Required:High School Diploma or equivalentBasic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with professionalismAbility to perform basic math and data entry accuratelyStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writingAbility to work independently and as part of a teamPreferred:Coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related fieldAt least one year of accounting, finance, or administrative experienceExperience with accounts payable, invoicing, or financial systemsExperience working in a fast-paced or team-oriented environmentFamiliarity with inventory tracking or financial reporting processesPrevious experience working with youth programs, education, or government-funded programsAdams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.