Accounting Clerk

Surge Staffing
  • Tupelo, MS
  • $16.50–$17 Per Hour
1 day ago

Job Description

Accounting Clerk

Pay: $16.50–$17.00 per hourSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support the Finance Department with accounts payable, recordkeeping, invoicing, deposits, and general administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work professionally with both coworkers and the public.

Responsibilities

  • Process accounts payable invoices on a weekly basis
  • Maintain accounts payable files and official department records
  • Create and distribute inter-agency invoices
  • Process daily deposits received through the mail and from various departments
  • Prepare materials for mailing, including bid packets and accounting files
  • Sort and distribute department mail
  • Answer department phone calls and assist the public as needed
  • Assist with Finance Department projects, including budgeting and audit preparation
  • Review and submit FOIA requests to the appropriate departments
  • Assist with election-related duties
  • Maintain accurate and organized financial and administrative records
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Strong computer skills
  • Basic knowledge of accounting and financial recordkeeping
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including decimals and percentages
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Dependable, punctual, and professional
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Comfortable interacting with coworkers and the public

What We're Looking For

This position is a great fit for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling financial and administrative responsibilities in a professional office environment.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationTupelo, MS
Salary$16.50–$17 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Administrationunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Mail Processingunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Records Managementunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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