Accounting Clerk

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Falls Church, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk provides essential cashier services, managing cash receipts and disbursements for designated funds, and processing related financial transactions using the Oracle / FMS system. This role involves preparing financial reports and summaries, and may also include tasks such as report writing, reconciliation of financial data, data collection and analysis, research, inventory management, accounts payable, and handling funds collections or expenditures. The position demands a high degree of patience when interacting with clients, and requires courteous service to patients, visitors, and employees. It is crucial to maintain focus on detailed work despite interruptions, manage multiple tasks under pressure, and independently resolve cashier service issues with staff and external parties. The Accounting Clerk must be able to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines, answer complex questions, and refer unusual problems to higher levels. A strong knowledge of accounting principles is required.

Requirements

Valid Driver Licenses
Prior accounting experience
Proficiency in Microsoft office
Experience with public contact / customer service
Experience in maintaining of daily accurate records with proper documentation
Patience in working with clients
Ability to concentrate on detail work despite interruptions for cashier service
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure
Ability to follow-up on and resolve problems independently regarding cashier services with staff and outside parties
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and guidelines
Knowledge of accounting principles

Nice To Haves

Basic accounting coursework preferred
Prior experience of mainframe financial package, such as Oracle, Bookkeeping, is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide cashier service
Handle cash receipts and disbursement for designated funds
Process related financial transactions in Oracle / FMS system
Prepare financial reports and summaries
Perform report writing
Reconcile information or financial data
Perform data collection and analysis
Conduct research
Manage inventory
Handle accounts payable
Manage funds collections or expenditures
Maintain daily accurate records with proper documentation
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure
Follow-up on and resolve problems independently regarding cashier services with staff and outside parties
Interpret and apply policies, procedures and guidelines
Answer complex questions; refer unusual problems to higher levels