Accounting Clerk - Alexandria, United States - A Taxlady Network LLC

Description

Performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of an operating unit, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports.

Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Assists in performance of various clerical duties.


Duties and Responsibilities
Reconciles various expenditure reports to source documents; distributes and files financial documents and reports.

Interacts and communicates with clients and vendors; maintains filing system, ad assists in other clerical functions; may arrange travel and meetings and coordinate office security and key control.

Sorts documents; codes, logs, reviews for accuracy; matches supporting invoices to procurement documents; and verifies invoices for payment.

Prepares routine entries and posts financial transactions; reconciles entries and internal ledgers to financial reporting system reports.
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Researches processing problems, contacts departments and vendors to resolve problems and expedite payment, and responds to inquiries by telephone or in writing; refers complex problems for solution._

Assists in preparation of financial statements such as billings, budgets, and cost reports.

Assists in ordering, care, maintenance, and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories.

May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.


Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; at 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Associates Degree with minimum one years experience in a clerical/accounting related environment

Preferred Requirements

• Completed Associates/Bachelors degree(s) from an accredited institution with an emphasis in business/accounting degree
• Associates degree in Accounting/Business (minimum 6 months to one year work experience required)
• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Business (no work experience required.)

*Internships that are required for graduation are counted towards effective work experience.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Attention to detail and organization skills
• 2 to perform simple accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
• Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.

- to analyze and solve problemsAbility.

• Analysis and Problem solving ability
• Knowledge of university accounting procedures involving procurement, travel, and/or employment.
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Account balancing skills.
• Ability to use an automated accounting system.
• Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Knowledge of university invoicing procedures.
• Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and practices.

Position requires:
a) Preparing routine administrative paperwork to include purchasing, accounts payable, acounts receivable, and payroll documents; and b) Updating routine existing financial records and reports using basic data entry and word processing on an automated accounting system or spreadsheet.
Distinguishing Characteristics


Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Pay:
$37, $43,228.00 per year


Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

Microsoft Excel: 1 year (preferred)


License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person