Accounting Clerk I-VTXC

Valley Telephone•Raymondville, TX

About The Position

Responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly general accounting activities required to process and maintain related reports, General Ledger Accounts Reconciliations, Month-End Closing activities along with any special projects assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), college hours in the accounting field, and business course certifications are essential; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entry preparation and month-end closing required.
Ability to utilize an Excel spreadsheet in performing the position's work requirements is necessary.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and insurable record.
Must pass pre-employment screen, physical and background checks.
Must be computer literate, competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must be able to work under frequent interruption conditions.
Must be capable of working with and understanding basic concepts of computer printouts.
Must be able to work with others, around others and alone.
Must be responsible and tactful.
Must have a pleasant personality, well-groomed and impressionable with visitors/customers.
Must have good telephone etiquette.
Must be able to pay close attention to numerous details.
Ability to communicate with co-workers, customers and vendors in a professional manner.
Must be willing to adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.

Nice To Haves

Ability to multi-task is an asset.

Responsibilities

Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions.
Process all accounting reports along with month-end closing duties for the preparation of monthly financial statements.
Prepare month-end closing journal entries assigned.
Reconcile assigned accounts monthly.
Provide the best customer service and assistance both externally as well as internally.
Generate all the related reports required from each accounting function as requested.
Keep track of equipment being placed in service, retired, moved or transferred between locations.
Record and reconcile all assigned intercompany transactions.
Process invoices for payment by properly matching the required purchase order, invoice and receiver ensuring that all required authorizations have been met.
Research invoice discrepancies with vendors.
Process weekly check runs for parent company and all subsidiaries.
Prepare monthly accruals for fixed expenses.
Attach supporting documents to the invoice record.
Ensure “internal control” in all accounting activities by applying the required cross checks and balances.
Work on special projects and additional duties assigned by supervisor ensuring that deadlines are met.
Maintains compliance with all relevant OSHA, safety or departmental standards.
Other duties may be assigned.