Accounting Clerk

CARDINAL CIVIL RESOURCES•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

About This Role: Cardinal is seeking a part-time Accounting Clerk to join our dynamic and growing team. As an Accounting Clerk, you will perform low to mid-level data entry and serve as support when and where needed for the Operations and Finance Manager. Responsibilities: As an Accounting Clerk, you will: General Administrative Support · Work 15 -20 hours a week over the course of 3 days. · Assist with other accounting related tasks outside of payables and receivables as needed. Accounts Payable · Verify invoices for accuracy and completeness · Input vendor invoices · Reconcile accounts payable statements · Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues · Generate periodic reports related to accounts payable · Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal staff Accounts Receivable · Enter customer payments into the appropriate accounting systems · Process customer payments, refunds, and adjustments · Reconcile customer accounts and identify discrepancies · Maintain accurate customer files, including invoices and payment records · Research and resolve customer inquiries · Follow up with customers regarding overdue payments · Assist with month-end closing activities Qualifications: EDUCATION : A high school education or equivalent. Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred. EXPERIENCE : 1-3 years administrative/office experience and experience working in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and/or Accounting environment KNOWLEDGE OF : · Microsoft Office · Excel, preferred · Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks, SAP, ERP systems) · General accounting principles, bookkeeping, and reconciliation processes · Invoicing, processing payments, handling customer refunds, and reconciling discrepancies Physical Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential function of this job successfully: · Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50/80 pounds regularly/occasionally · Must be able to drive a vehicle safely regular/occasionally · Must be able to deal effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain · Must be able to sit, walk, talk, and hear for extended periods of time · Must be able to type/key-in data and answer telephones frequently as needed · Must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus · Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations · Must be able to wear personal protective gear regularly/occasionally · Physical ability work including bending, squatting, reaching, stretching, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs · Must adhere to company policies, safety plan, and the project safety plan About Us: Cardinal Civil Resources (“CCR”) is a fun, productive business dedicated to the success of our employees, clients, and our communities. With our rapid growth and several strategic acquisitions, there is an excellent opportunity to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career at CCR. Our success depends on attracting the best talent and continuously striving to improve what we do and how we do it. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Health Savings, Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development Opportunities, and more. EEO Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. aste Job Description here - don't forget to format correctly.

Requirements

A high school education or equivalent.
1-3 years administrative/office experience and experience working in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and/or Accounting environment
Microsoft Office
General accounting principles, bookkeeping, and reconciliation processes
Invoicing, processing payments, handling customer refunds, and reconciling discrepancies
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50/80 pounds regularly/occasionally
Must be able to drive a vehicle safely regular/occasionally
Must be able to deal effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain
Must be able to sit, walk, talk, and hear for extended periods of time
Must be able to type/key-in data and answer telephones frequently as needed
Must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations
Must be able to wear personal protective gear regularly/occasionally
Physical ability work including bending, squatting, reaching, stretching, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs
Must adhere to company policies, safety plan, and the project safety plan

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
Excel, preferred
Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks, SAP, ERP systems)

Responsibilities

Work 15 -20 hours a week over the course of 3 days.
Assist with other accounting related tasks outside of payables and receivables as needed.
Verify invoices for accuracy and completeness
Input vendor invoices
Reconcile accounts payable statements
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
Generate periodic reports related to accounts payable
Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal staff
Enter customer payments into the appropriate accounting systems
Process customer payments, refunds, and adjustments
Reconcile customer accounts and identify discrepancies
Maintain accurate customer files, including invoices and payment records
Research and resolve customer inquiries
Follow up with customers regarding overdue payments
Assist with month-end closing activities