Job Summary: The Senior Accounting Clerk will perform routine clerical, filing, and data entry tasks for accounting data including payroll, accounts payable, billing, and receivables. The Senior Accounting Clerk will also be responsible for assisting the Accounting Supervisor as described below.
Senior Accounting Clerk Supervisory Responsibilities:
Senior Accounting Clerk Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assisting the Accounting Supervisor with Accounting operations, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and payroll.
- Assists the Accounting Supervisor with the training of Junior Accounting Clerks.
- Conducts routine data entry management for accounting records including payroll, accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable.
- Reviews payroll, billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy; alerts supervisory staff of any discrepancies.
- Resolve discrepancies (as outlined above) in a timely fashion.
- Distributes accounting reports as directed.
- May assist with mail distribution, answering telephones, and other clerical tasks as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Responsible for the review of all Junior Accounting Clerk output.
Senior Accounting ClerkRequired Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to enter data accurately and efficiently into computer software and systems.
- Ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop
- Must have a working knowledge of all the Junior Accounting Clerk roles
Senior Accounting Clerk Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bookkeeping training preferred.
Senior Accounting Clerk Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.