Accounting Clerk IV - Lewiston, ME

Work Location:

United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$22.75 - $33.25 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. The included salary range for this role takes into account multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As TD puts career development at the forefront of our colleague experience, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

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Line of Business:

Finance

Job Description:

The Accounting Clerk IV performs an array of clerical accounting-related activities, which may include making journal entries, balancing and reconciling accounts, recording and paying invoices and other payables, processing accounts receivable and other activities.

Depth & Scope:

• Performs complete array of clerical accounting-related activities
• May lead activities of unit, assigning, prioritizing and monitoring work
• Provides direction and answers questions as needed
• Provides technical guidance and assists staff with most complex aspects of work as necessary
• Participates in the development of overall department operating policies and procedures by communicating new or unique situations and solutions developed
• Verifies that output resulting from work, such as checks generated based on journal entries, is accurate and correct
• Researches and resolves outstanding transactions to ensure accounts are properly reconciled
• Verifies specific transaction requirements have been met and that transactions conform to established Company policies and procedures and external regulations and guidelines prior to processing
• Researches various questions to resolve issues, such as discrepancies and rejected items, ensuring proper recording of transactions
• Obtains information from a variety of sources, which may include creating and downloading system reports; checking various registers; contacting employees originating transactions to clarify information; and coordinating with internal department accounting, financial analysis and other staff
• Investigates to understand intent of transactions and explains proper procedures as needed; Provides additional explanatory information as necessary
• Coordinates with various outside agencies, including the IRS, state tax offices, companies, vendors, customers and others to resolve issues, answer questions and ensure proper processing
• Receives reports and information and matches them to Company transactions to ensure accuracy
• Answers questions from employees, other departments, IRS, state tax offices, companies, vendors and others regarding transactions, proper procedures and other issues on an ongoing basis
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of proper Company policies and federal and state regulations applicable to assigned work
• Maintains solid understanding of how assigned accounts and areas work as well as understanding of more detailed day-to-day activities

Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years clerical accounting-related experience required
• In-depth knowledge of clerical accounting procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Strong understanding of details of applicable regulatory guidelines, including state and federal tax and other requirements impacting day-to-day work
• Attention to detail, accuracy and good organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate a varied workload, meeting deadlines as required
• Solid track record of solving accounting issues and problems
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal phone skills and writing skills
• Ability to lead and coordinate the work of others
• PC skills, including solid knowledge of accounting systems, spreadsheet and word processing software

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces –