Job overview
The Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing accurate and organized support to the accounting department across routine financial and clerical activities.
Responsibilities
- Data Entry: Accurately input financial transactions into accounting software or spreadsheets.
- Accounts Payable/Receivable: Process invoices, verify payment amounts, and reconcile discrepancies.
- Record Management: Maintain and organize financial records, ledgers, and files for audit readiness.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other accounts.
- Report Generation: Prepare financial reports, summaries, and documents as required by management.
- Compliance: Assist in ensuring adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Clerical Support: Perform general clerical duties such as photocopying, filing, and document preparation.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
Experience
- One to two years in an accounting, bookkeeping, or clerical role is an advantage.
Skills
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks or SAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
