Accounting Clerk II

Eckerd Connects•Laredo, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk II is responsible for performing accounting and audit functions within the general accounting function and summarizing data for periodic operating statements and management information in compliance with government and management directives. The Accounting Clerk II assist in preparation of data input for developing financial statements and management information reports, including accounting journal entries, overhead application schedules, bank reconciliations, general cost ledger account analyses and monthly reports to the corporate office and the customer. Audit the output of the accounts payable and cashier functions. Maintain cash disbursements journal, general ledger, and cost ledger by recording accounting transactions, preparing reconciliations and financial tabulations as assigned. Account and deposit in bank cash receipts (e.g., meal ticket revenues, employee advance returns, Student Government Association receipts, etc.) Assist in reconciliation, preparation, and disbursement of student payroll and transportation allowance (bus passes, tokens, and gas allowance). Responsible for petty cash fund and reconciliation when balance falls below set dollar amount (usually biweekly); monitor the financial status of Students’ Welfare Fund.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
Two (2) years related experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing accounting and audit functions within the general accounting function.
Summarizing data for periodic operating statements and management information in compliance with government and management directives.
Assisting in the preparation of data input for developing financial statements and management information reports, including accounting journal entries, overhead application schedules, bank reconciliations, general cost ledger account analyses and monthly reports to the corporate office and the customer.
Auditing the output of the accounts payable and cashier functions.
Maintaining cash disbursements journal, general ledger, and cost ledger by recording accounting transactions, preparing reconciliations and financial tabulations as assigned.
Accounting and depositing in bank cash receipts (e.g., meal ticket revenues, employee advance returns, Student Government Association receipts, etc.).
Assisting in reconciliation, preparation, and disbursement of student payroll and transportation allowance (bus passes, tokens, and gas allowance).
Managing the petty cash fund and reconciliation when balance falls below set dollar amount (usually biweekly).
Monitoring the financial status of Students’ Welfare Fund.