Accounting Clerk

Summary/Objective

The accounting clerk assists with all accounting responsibilities at our Brawley facility.  These duties include issuing checks and payments, copying documents, accounts payable, accounts receivable, freight, and cattle settlements.

Summary/Objective

The accounting clerk assists with all accounting responsibilities at our Brawley facility.  These duties include issuing checks and payments, copying documents, accounts payable, accounts receivable, freight, and cattle settlements.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. General accounts receivable functions
2. 1. Prepare and submit customer invoices
   2. Code, post and receipt payments
   3. Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
   4. Monitor customer accounts for nonpayment and delayed payment

2.    General accounts payable functions

1. 1. Check, verify and process invoices
   2. Prepare payments for signature
   3. Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
   4. Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
   5. Maintain vendor files
   6. Monitor vendor statements
   7. Process cattle settlements daily.
2. General support functions
3. 1. Assist in month end reporting procedures
   2. Find and use accounting data to resolve accounting problems and discrepancies
   3. Track and prepare kitchen deposit.
   4. Perform filing and general administrative tasks

4.    Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.

1. Conduct and complete any other duties requested by Senior Management.

Competencies

1. Planning and organizing
2. Attention to detail and accuracy
3. Problem-solving
4. Teamwork
5. Customer service orientation
6. Communication skills - verbal and written
7. Integrity

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. 1 - 3 years’ experience in clerical accounting
3. MS office and knowledge of accounting software
4. Solid computer literacy
5. Knowledge and compliance with relevant local, state and federal financial regulations.

Preferred Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1.    Associate degree in business or accounting an advantage

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.