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