Accounting Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a range of general clerical, accounting and administrative support functions in the Accounting Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. General accounts receivable functions

· Prepare and submit customer invoices

· Prepare and coordinate deposits

· Code, post and receipt payments

· Perform document imaging of Accounts Receivable documents

2. General accounts payable functions

· Check, verify and process invoices

· Sort, code and enter accounts payable data

· Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices

· Maintain vendor files

· Sort and mail check payments to vendors

· Perform document imaging of Accounts Payable documents

3. General support functions

· Maintain accounting files and financial records

· Assist in month end reporting procedures

· Assist with employee expense reports

· Perform filing and general administrative tasks

· Liaise with other departments/customers/vendors

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree in business or accounting an advantage
• 2 years experience in General Accounting
• 1 year experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• MS Office and knowledge of accounting software

KEY COMPETENCIES

· Planning and organizing

· Ability to prioritize and organize workload to ensure deadlines are met

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Teamwork

· Customer service orientation

· Communication skills - verbal and written

· Integrity