Accounting Clerk presso Northern Contours

Northern Contours Offers a Full Benefit Package Including:

• Generous Referral Incentive
• Competitive hourly wage
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and many more
• Paid Time Off
• 8 paid holidays
• Immediate 401(k) match

The best Accounting Clerks have the ability to work with employees of all levels. They're keenly organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task while handling sensitive and confidential information. We're looking for someone with strong analytical problem-solving skills, knowledge of Excel formulas and functions, and who has the ability to communicate both written and orally with a high level of professionalism. If this sounds like you, apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The accounting clerk is responsible for the payment of goods and services purchased by the organization.  This role also serves as auditor, ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed for the purchasing and payment of goods and services.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the entry and verification of all invoices for appropriate documentation.
• Process payments ensuring all appropriate approvals have been received.
• Communicate with co-workers, clients, franchises and others regarding payments.
• Audit transactions to ensure they follow proper policies and procedures.
• Enter invoices into system and run reports as necessary.
• Maintain vendor files.
• Act as liaison with all departments for invoices and queries to obtain necessary authorization for payment.
• Prepare monthly schedules and reconciliations for assigned company program.
• Assist with reconciling balance sheet.
• Assist Accounting team with month-end processes and tax returns.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules and working papers for annual financial statement audit

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Two-year degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Two to three years previous experience required
• Knowledge of general ledger accounts
• Strong knowledge of Excel formulas and functions to manipulate data
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to adhere to and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Requires sitting for long periods of time.
• Requires repetitive movement.

COMPENSATION: Hourly/non-exempt starting at $20.00-$24.00/hour. Actual compensation based on background, experience and qualifications.