Accounting Clerk

Eckerd Connects • Laredo, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk I performs general accounting clerical duties and maintains accounting files at the Laredo Job Corps Center. The role processes vendor invoices by comparing invoice amounts with authorized purchase orders and receiving information, prepares expenditure reports, and checks invoice activity against the general ledger. It records, classifies, and summarizes invoices, work orders, purchase orders, and related documents, and assists with compiling and preparing monthly financial reports. The Accounting Clerk maintains center records, ledgers, and journals as needed to determine the center’s financial status. The role also coordinates distribution of student living-expense allowances and payrolls, and maintains records needed to prepare the payroll register and other payroll-related data.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a nationwide criminal background check. The position requires passing a drug screen under the company’s Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. This job description describes the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Successfully complete a nationwide criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Courses in general accounting and bookkeeping.
• One year of experience as a general accounting clerk.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting clerical duties and maintain accounting files.
• Process vendor invoices by comparing invoice amounts with authorized purchase orders and receiving information.
• Prepare expenditure reports and check invoice activity against the general ledger.
• Record, classify, and summarize invoices, work orders, purchase orders, and related documents.
• Assist in compiling and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Maintain center records, ledgers, and journals as needed to determine the center’s financial status.
• Coordinate distribution of student allowances for living expenses and payrolls.
• Compile and maintain records needed to prepare the payroll register and other payroll-related data.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 9 days of vacation in the first year of service.
• Minimum of 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Workers compensation.
• AD&D insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED