Accounting Clerk
Job Description
Accounting clerk job description sample. The duties and responsibilities will vary from company to company but the primary job activities for an accounting clerk are detailed in this job description.
ACCOUNTING CLERK
General Purpose Performs a range of general clerical, accounting and bookkeeping support functions in an organization. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities General accounts receivable functions - Prepare and submit customer invoices
- Code, post and receipt payments
- Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
- Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations
- Monitor customer accounts for non payment and delayed payment
General accounts payable functions - Check, verify and process invoices
- Prepare payments for signature
- Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
- Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
- Maintain vendor files
General payroll functions - Collect, confirm and process timesheets and overtime
- Verify taxes and other deductions
- Prepare and distribute payroll checks
- Track employee vacation and sick time
General support functions - Update, verify and maintain accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records
- Assist in month end reporting procedures
- Find and use accounting data to resolve accounting problems and discrepancies
- Track and audit petty cash
- Assist with employee expense reports
- Perform filing and general administrative tasks
- Liaise with other departments/customers/vendors
Education and Experience - High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 - 3 years experience in clerical accounting
- Associate degree in business or accounting an advantage
- MS Office and knowledge of accounting software
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures
Key Competencies - Planning and organizing
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Customer service orientation
- Communication skills
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