ACCOUNTING CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk who meticulously records financial transactions, manages vendor relationships, and handles corporate expense processing. They ensure accuracy in cash receipts, invoices, and reimbursements, all while adhering to company policies. Additionally, this role involves managing office supplies and maintaining essential corporate communications and directories.

An Overview of Accounting Clerk Job Description Responsibilities and Qualifications

1. The Accounting Clerk has a focus on accounts receivable and related banking activities. The candidate must have a proactive and positive attitude while looking for the next goal to achieve. They are self-directed with superior organizational skills and integrity. Must be willing to put in the extra hours needed to complete tasks correctly. They will work directly under our Sr. Financial Analyst and closely with our CFO. There are opportunities for advancement within this high-growth company.

Duties of Accounting Clerk:

  • Review and generate in a timely manner invoice to customers, includes reviewing revenue recognition dates and quantities in system to ensure accuracy
  • Correspondence with customers in a professional manner regarding invoices, past due balances and discrepancies
  • Matching and applying payments received from customers via check or ACH
  • Monitoring of AR email, responding to and/or forwarding to proper recipients
  • Tracking unpaid balances and following up with customers, including monthly statement emails
  • Owning and maintaining AR Aging and tracking sheet
  • Coordination with customers and IT for sending invoices and receiving payments via EDI, resolving any invoice discrepancies as needed
  • Researching and creating customer credit memos from backup received by customer, following proper approval procedures
  • Various monthly reconciliations
  • Assist with special analysis and research as required, including ad hoc reporting
  • Backup responsibilities for junior accountant


Qualifications of Accounting Clerk:

  • Minimum 6 months of bookkeeping experience, or equivalent school experience
  • Degree in accounting, finance or business preferred (or currently pursuing degree)
  • Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Experience with Outlook and Adobe, intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Data entry skills with an attention to details and numbers
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to function as a team player with strong communication skills, customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with other departments
  • Ability to meet deadlines of a high-growth company

2. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for collecting and entering financial transactions, utilizing ERP software, spreadsheets and databases and is pivotal in supporting the accounting and finance team.

Accounting Clerk Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Accurately record cash receipts into accounts receivable module.
  • Verify new customer contact information.
  • Enter vendor invoices in accounts payable modules, monitor and coordinate resolution for rejected vendor invoice submissions.
  • Create new vendors in accounts payable modules, and assist with vendor on-boarding.
  • Collect receipts for corporate credit card charges, enter into accounts payable, and manage use. 
  • Review travel and expense reimbursement requests for completeness, accuracy and compliance with policy, and coordinate with employees to resolve any discrepancies.
  • Enter banking transactions, perform bank reconciliations.
  • Enter fixed assets and track pending capital.
  • Assist with various accounting related mailings such as benefit related communications, 1099s, etc.
  • Manage office supplies, and maintain corporate phone directory.
  • Sort and distribute corporate office mail.

 


Accounting Clerk Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping, and high confidence in proficiency.
  • Comprehensive understanding of accounting procedures and processes.
  • Very detail-oriented and organized, who prides themselves on accuracy.
  • High level of integrity and trustworthiness. 
  • Strong people skills, not afraid to ask questions, and believes strongly in the power of team-work. 
  • Competent in use MS Office products, use of accounting systems; knowledge of SAGE 300 a plus, but not essential.
  • Ability to work independently.

3. A distribution company has a full-time position available for an Accounting Clerk. You will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Accounting Clerk Responsibilities:

  • Accurately code, match, and enter accounts payable invoices
  • Process weekly check runs and distribute to vendors
  • Maintain accounts payable files
  • Prepare and post bank deposits, Ach/wire transfer credits, and credit card payments
  • Prepare and distribute company billing to customers
  • Contact vendors to resolve discrepancies or request invoices or W-9’s
  • Research, track, and restore documentation issues or discrepancies

 

Accounting Clerk Executive Qualifications:

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED; some college is preferred
  • Must have strong knowledge of accounts payable and receivable functions
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Must have hands-on experience with spreadsheets and accounting software
  • Must have strong communication and organizational skills, with accurate data entry and typing skills
  • Must be able to pay a high attention to detail and multi-task
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Must be able to work in accordance with established standards and procedures
  • Must be able to constantly update job knowledge

4. The Accounting Clerk II plays an important role in the Accounting department by conducting all Accounts Receivable activities and providing assistance to the Staff Accountant as needed.

Accounting Clerk II Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with monthly billing and credit card reconciliation
  • Review, process and track invoices for payments
  • Follow up with vendors on missing invoices
  • Ensure all company documents (hardcopy and electronic) are kept confidential and secure.
  • Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
  • Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables data.
  • Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits.
  • Generate credits to customers.
  • Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
  • Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients' billing issues
  • Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
  • Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
  • Review AR Aging report daily/weekly to identify discrepancies. 
  • Investigate, resolve issues or make adjustments to clear unwanted items out of the aging report.
  • Generate report showing customers credit status and share with Sales and CFO.
  • Reconcile customer invoices with shipping documents and post invoices.
  • Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations


Accounting Clerk II Skills and Experience:

  • Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
  • Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Experience with Epicor ERP a plus
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Highly motivated self-starter with results orientation to complete tasks within time frame set.
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure. 
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline orientated environment.
  • Able to work with others in the form of a team and in a friendly manner.
  • Able to plan ahead to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. 
  • Plans and organizes a personal daily work routine.
  • Realizes the importance of external and internal customer service. 
  • Always ensure that what is promised, is carried out.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents.

5. The Accounting Clerk will report directly to the VP of Finance and Administration. This position is full-time and to start as soon as possible.

Accounting Clerk Functions:

  • Verifying invoices to ensure their accuracy and addressing discrepancies
  • Reconciling supplier statements and credit card bills
  • Entering vendor payments into accounting software
  • Updating internal spreadsheets
  • Creating and maintaining client invoicing and collections
  • Filing and organizing accounting records
  • Other administrative tasks as needed 


Accounting Clerk Requirement:

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced working knowledge of Excel
  • Working knowledge of SAGE software is a must
  • Strong ability to work in a team
  • Proven understanding of how GST/QST works
  • Proficient in data entry
  • Minimum 3 years experience of full-time employment in a related field
  • Tech savvy and quick to adapt
  • Experience with online corporate banking, including wire and ETF payments
  • Experience in payroll with Ceridian, an asset
  • Entering supplier invoices and aiding in billing issues

6. We strive to provide our employees with not just another job but a career. We offer a “promote from within culture”, training, solid pay plans, benefits and perks including employee incentives on vehicle purchases, parts and service.

Accounting Clerk Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all inter company expenses/payments
  • Processing day-to-day accounts payable transactions to ensure that corporate finances are maintained in an effective and accurate manner
  • Receiving and verifying invoices and requisitions
  • Processing of invoices according to standard operating procedures, ensuring payments are supported according to established payment policies
  • Reconciling statements
  • FS Statements
  • Bank Requisitions
  • Reconciliation of schedules
  • Payroll
  • Process AP and AR
  • Assist in monthly financial reports
  • Processing expense reports

 

Accounting Clerk Executive Education & Experience:

  • Experience with AP/AR
  • 2-3 years of dealership experience required
  • Familiar with CDK and one-eighty software
  • Experience in posting sales deals
  • Payroll experience preferred
  • Experience with bank requisitions and
  • Experience with FS statements
  • Experience with reconciliation of schedules
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Organizational ability and attention to detail
  • Strong attention to detail

7. The Inventory/Accounting Clerk must have a depth of experience in accounting, and inventory management. This person must thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to develop solutions and implement lasting change. This person must be extremely detail oriented in both physical and transactional systems. Lastly, the candidate must strive for continuous improvement inventory management processes by identifying gaps, developing corrective action and implementing lasting change.

Inventory/Accounting Clerk Duties:

  • Learn the company’s product-lines
  • Develop the technical expertise to enable a professional discussion of product issues with internal and external stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain an inventory management system to ensure proper stocking levels, reorder points, and optimize cash management for raw materials, tooling, and equipment
  • Oversee and manage all material replenishment orders and track shipping of all inbound materials from vendors and suppliers
  • Manage receipt of all inbound material and handling of physical inventory movement
  • Develop and implement systems and processes for inter-office material movement and transactions
  • Maintain accounts payable for all suppliers and vendors. 
  • Ensure all transactions are completed in accordance with signed contracts.
  • Track all spending for accuracy
  • Take on analytical projects as requested and provide analyses to help management make sound decisions on how to best accomplish the goals of the business.
  • Make professional presentations to the CEO and Director of Production regarding inventory systems and accuracy, annual operating plans, monthly and YTD performance against pre-defined KPIs, and promote strategic plans for internal inventory and financial systems
  • Self-motivated individual able to consistently meet and surpass objectives

 


Inventory/Accounting Clerk Executive Education & Experience:

  • Able to work autonomously with excellent decision-making ability
  • Ability to learn quickly and willing to study to gain knowledge on new terms and products
  • Exceptional telephone verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to utilize and leverage CRM and inventory management platforms and data to prioritize activities
  • Strong flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operate in a fast-paced growth environment
  • Shows initiative by engaging in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities to develop and implement process improvement
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and QuickBooks
  • College degree required
  • Two plus years of experience in Business, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain
  • Must have a valid Government issued Driver’s License
  • Ability to travel
  • Preferred experience inventory management systems
  • Lean process improvement a plus

8. The Full-Time Accounting Clerk has the primary responsibility of providing general accounting support in the areas of month end close, accounts receivable, sales taxes, bus commissions, inventory control and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and provide excellent customer service.

Accounting Clerk Responsibilities:

  • General Accounting: Help maintain general ledger by reconciling ledger accounts, posting journal entries, assist with month end close and perform bank reconciliations.
  • Accounts Receivable: Monitor past due accounts, facilitate collection of outstanding receivables from customers, respond to customer inquiries, identify problems, investigate and resolve irregularities.
  • Sales Tax: File, pay and maintain state sales and use tax for all locations. Monitor for additional nexus/filing jurisdiction and administer exemption certificates.
  • Calculate sales commissions for bus sales.
  • Ensure that all bus sale transactions are properly recorded and costed.
  • Ensure all revenue and cost of goods sold transactions are matched and recorded in the proper accounting period.
  • Maintain accurate inventory by posting inventory adjustments and assisting with the annual physical inventory.
  • Assist in general financial management and analysis as needed by the Accounting Manager.

 

Accounting Clerk Required Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • College accounting coursework preferred
  • Knowledge of accounting operations, general ledger, and financial reporting
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with moderate computer skills and proficiency with Excel
  • Knowledge of inventory sales flow and processing
  • Knowledge of sales/use tax reporting regulations and deadlines
  • Knowledge of commission programs, definitions and methodologies
  • Can work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
  • Analytical and problem-solving experience
  • Excellent customer service skills, including phone skills

9. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for providing accounting support to our Accounting Manager and the Directors in the business. This individual will track, record and research any accounting issues that arise. They will work closely with all internal business locations and support internal controls. This role can lead to a gradute accounting full-time role.

Accounting Clerk Roles:

  • Research, track, and resolve accounting problems
  • Handle accounts payable and receivable duties
  • Assist with bank reconciliations
  • Assist with payroll
  • Assist Directors of the business

 

Accounting Clerk Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (Completed 1st year or 2nd year)
  • String work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Open to learning accounting software
  • Excellent english communication skills

10. We are looking to hire an Office Accounting Clerk to join our team! You will be responsible for overseeing the administrative activities of the organization.

Office Accounting Clerk Duties:

  • Manage records and information
  • Post in our accounting system and pull paperwork apart
  • Provide administrative assistance to management team
  • Encourage and improve cross-department internal communication
  • Perform other office tasks cutting checks, using excel and word
  • Stocking in vehicles and applying for rebates

 

Office Accounting Clerk Requirements:

  • Previous experience in administrative services or other related fields
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Deadline and detail-oriented
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Previous automotive experience preferred