Accounting Clerk 3

RR Donnelley•Houston, TX

12d•$45,300 - $65,300•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the duties may include: maintaining or posting records in hard copy or automated systems; screening, reviewing, verifying, and coding accounting transaction documents; verifying and examining accounting records; correcting errors in posting entries, computations, and balances; reconciling balances, records, and documents, preparing summaries, statements, and reports. Employees at this level perform duties that require independent judgment and initiative, extensive knowledge of bookkeeping procedures, and a working knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Review invoices and statements, verify information, ensure funds are available, and, if questionable, resolve with submitting unit, determining accounts involved, coding transactions, and processing material for application in the accounting system. Perform difficult coding where judgment, based on advanced knowledge, must be applied and/or serves as a resource for other staff Posts financial information to journals, registers, ledgers, and other related records; makes adjustments, prepares trial balances, and reconciles accounts. Audit ledgers and accounts maintained by others May researches and prepares stop payments Prepare, or assist in preparing, financial statements or reports (such as cash flow, cash receipts, disbursement, sales, transfers, or accounts receivable) Reconciles reports from outside agencies and operating units by contacting units and researching causes of discrepancies and taking action to ensure that accounts agree. Compose correspondence requiring knowledge of departmental procedures, practices, and policies and the interpretation of such. May provide guidance and instruction to junior-level Accounting Clerks. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

High School or GED
5-6 years of relevant administrative/operational support in manufacturing operations or office environment directly related to the duties of the job, or demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of work experience.
Excellent knowledge of the functional area(s) related to the job or good knowledge related to a professional field of work.
Able to consistently apply applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program objectives when carrying out the duties of the job.
Advanced knowledge of technology including computers and software programs such as MS Office or MAC word processing, spreadsheets, or other programs specific to the job in order to complete job duties successfully.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively across departments when completing assignments.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize workload and make adjustments to meet business needs.
Able to apply a thorough knowledge of accounting techniques
Compile complex financial records and prepare routine financial reports or statements
Operate electronic and/or other standard office equipment
Work independently and exercise judgment in completing assignments

Nice To Haves

May possess additional education certification at this level.
May provide oversight of work conducted by junior-level staff and/or review/audit work for accuracy.

Responsibilities

Maintaining or posting records in hard copy or automated systems
Screening, reviewing, verifying, and coding accounting transaction documents
Verifying and examining accounting records
Correcting errors in posting entries, computations, and balances
Reconciling balances, records, and documents
Preparing summaries, statements, and reports
Reviewing invoices and statements
Verifying information
Ensuring funds are available
Resolving questionable items with the submitting unit
Determining accounts involved
Coding transactions
Processing material for application in the accounting system
Performing difficult coding where judgment, based on advanced knowledge, must be applied
Serving as a resource for other staff
Posting financial information to journals, registers, ledgers, and other related records
Making adjustments
Preparing trial balances
Reconciling accounts
Auditing ledgers and accounts maintained by others
Researching and preparing stop payments
Preparing, or assisting in preparing, financial statements or reports (such as cash flow, cash receipts, disbursement, sales, transfers, or accounts receivable)
Reconciling reports from outside agencies and operating units by contacting units and researching causes of discrepancies and taking action to ensure that accounts agree
Composing correspondence requiring knowledge of departmental procedures, practices, and policies and the interpretation of such
Providing guidance and instruction to junior-level Accounting Clerks
Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned