Senior Accounting Clerk

Purpose

The Sr. Accounting Clerk works directly for the Accounting Manager under minimal to no supervision and may perform as a lead for the accounting department. Provide oversight for the preparation and processing of accounts payable invoices, journal entries, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory/cycle counts and other accounting related tasks. Individual will perform various routine accounting functions on a daily/weekly/monthly basis, provide audit support. Individual may be required to aid with audits or annual reporting requirements.

Functions

ESSENTIAL

• Scan and file accounting documents in accordance with record retention guidelines.

• Audit and process expense reports.

• Update employee expense user profiles. Work with corporate treasury on Wells Fargo expense report issues.

• Perform regular reconciliations between two accounting systems to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data.

• Test and validate financials transactions imported or exported between systems to ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Prepare and process account payable invoices. 

• Perform weekly Time & Labor Administrator responsibilities (all aspects).

• Prepare / Record / Audit journal entries.

• Accounts Receivable (collection calls, invoice entry, AR tracking).

• Practice effective communication to confer with other personnel to explain information, take requests/queries, and address complaints. 

• Assist with internal and external audits.

• Inventory Reporting & Cycle Counts.

• Responsible for various Balance Sheet Account reconciliations.

• Understand and manage the Match Exception and RNV reports/account reconciliations (all aspects).

• Ability to identify issues, manage risks, problem solve and work independently.

• Understand and comply with accounting policies and procedures (SOX, Gov’t Business Systems, corporate and local process/policies/process instructions).

• System testing for software updates. 

• Provide overall department support as needed. 

• Participate in process improvement efforts to enhance accuracy, efficiency and workflow.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics 

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.  

• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals. 

• Demonstrate behaviors that align with Oceaneering’s core values. 

• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values, etc. 

• Ability to understand and apply policies, rules, regulations, and operating principles. 

• Works in alignment with business goals, vision, values, etc. 

• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities. 

• Uses feedback and reflection to develop personal strengths and address areas for professional development. 

• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervision: None

• Indirect Supervision: General oversight to Accounting Clerk positions

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Accounting Manager and/or Accounting Lead 
• Indirect Supervisors: Sr. Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller and/or Controller

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.

• Minimum two - four years of experience in an accounting environment.

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