Accounting Clerk

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for processing and/or validating all invoice payables (AP) and/or associated purchase orders, in an efficient and timely manner.  You will also be pursuing accounts receivable (AR) collections, and any other ad-hoc accounting related function in assistance our Director of Accounting. 

WHO WE ARE

Our focus is on equipping, building, repairing, and maintaining retail facilities for operators of convenience stores and related types of business. Our core expertise is with fuel systems however we are expanding our offerings to provide a broad range of equipment, installation, repairs, and maintenance of the mechanical systems in these facilities. Our market is roughly the eastern half of Texas. We have delivered double-digit annual revenue growth for over fifteen years and expect that to continue going forward. We are privately held.

We attract and retain people who had the following traits before joining our company: they are inherently hard working, they are hands-on get involved people, they pay attention to details and focus on doing the job right, they are constantly thinking about how to improve their work, they display good manners and know how to get along with other people. We operate in an “earned trust” work environment, which is to say we trust employees and expect they will deliver excellent results with minimal supervision. We are data driven and primarily utilize data to improve our performance. Our computer systems are excellent. We have recently completed a new corporate office in the Hutto area to accommodate future growth.

A PREVIEW OF YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Process, verify, and reconcile AP invoices in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor files and documentation.
• Communicate with vendors regarding billing discrepancies and questions.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Manage project accounting data entry
• Review and reconcile expense reports and credit card statements.
• Manage AR collections follow-up activities.
• Assist the Director of Accounting in ad-hoc projects.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Excellent communication, time management skills, and attention to detail required
• Highly motivated, results driven and proactive learner
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Possess integrity, resourceful and problem-solving orientation with accountability
• Positive and resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

TOP REASONS WHY EMPLOYEES RECOMMEND ERLING

• Great culture with a close-knit team
• Work where your performance makes a real difference
• Opportunity for career and personal development
• Be part of a fast-paced growth company
• Competitive salary and benefits

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s is a plus
• Experience: Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or in a similar role.
• Experience: Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.