Job description
Position Summary
The Accounting Clerk processes / reviews / posts a variety of accounting transactions such as invoices, payments, and expenses in accordance with department procedures through computerized accounting system. This position will also assist in special finance projects related to the G / L and perform general financial clerical duties.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
- Perform day to day accounts payable functions in QuickBooks and Bill.com.
o Enter, code, and obtain approvals for vendor invoices, credit card receipts,
check requests and refunds.
o Produce weekly check runs.
o File tax related forms as requested.
Monitor A / P aging with a monthly reconciliation schedule.Assist in processing and submitting Form 1096 and Forms 1099 to IRS, as wellas Unclaimed Property filing to the State Controller's Office.
Proactive in researching, resolving, and responding to inquiries and issues in atimely manner.
If necessary, research sales tax rules and accrue sales tax to be filed with CADepartment of Tax and Fee Administration.
Maintain all vendor files, and other finance files as assigned. Maintain, and cleanup Finance data base.
Assist with reconciliations and analysis, monthly close, yearly close, audit,budget, and other special projects.
General office tasks such as filing, sorting, scanning, printing, and providinggeneral administrative support as needed, including but not limited to driving
between sites.
Other duties as assigned.Education and / or Experience
Minimum of about one year of Accounts Payable or otherAccounting / Bookkeeping experience (and / or) Certificate / AA in Accounting or
related field.
Knowledge of electronic record keeping systems or experience with Bill.com andQuickBooks preferred
Skills / Specialized Knowledge
Skilled in the use of personal computers, MS Office Suite, including Excel / WordStrong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills are neededWorking knowledge of business English, vocabulary, spelling, grammar andpunctuation and formats for business correspondence and reports
Excellent people skills, team player attributes and must be able to communicatewith diverse groups of people in a professional manner in person, on the
telephone and via email
Organized, with attention to detail and accuracy, ability to be creative, flexible,self-starting, and juggle multiple tasks efficiently
Must have a sense of urgency and work well under deadline pressureResults oriented and solution drivenWillingness to collaborate and achieve results in cooperation with othersUnderstanding of debits and creditsProficient in typing and 10 key