ACCOUNTING CLERK

Job Purpose: To perform any combination of the following calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.

Job Responsibilities:

• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts, using calculator or computer.
• Computes and records charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, and similar items.
• May type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, using typewriter or computer.
• May reconcile bank statements.
• Knows and complies with all company policies and procedures pertaining to this position and its duties.
• Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Compute and record numbers correctly.
• Follow procedures for keeping records.
• Use eyes, hands, and fingers at the same time to enter figures in books and forms, or to operate a calculator or personal computer.
• Perform work that is routine and detailed.
• Copy large quantities of numbers without error.

Physical Requirements: 
 

• Ability to speak and hear.
• Close and distance vision.
• Frequent sitting with some walking and standing.
• Frequently lifts/carries up to 10 lbs.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Working Conditions: 

• Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others.

Education: HS Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Two years of A/P, A/R, secretarial or clerical experience required.
Licenses/Certifications: N/A