Accounting Clerk

Deploy•San Francisco, CA

14d

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk supports Deploy’s Accounting team and works closely with the business development team to help ensure accounting functions run smoothly and efficiently. The role handles confidential and time-sensitive material, journal entries, account reconciliations, and paperwork. It reports directly to the Accounting Manager and helps maintain financial records, prepare reports, provide analytical reviews, and resolve questions or problems with accounting and operations personnel. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with numbers and financial computing software, and has a strong work ethic.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
0–2 years of work experience; accounting, accounts payable, or bookkeeping experience is preferred.
Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
Data-entry skills and aptitude with numbers.
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
Ability to work long workweeks when needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated success in a competitive environment.
High ambition in achieving goals and eagerness to learn.
Strong team-player skills, with the ability to work and execute independently.
Intellectual curiosity, high attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
Prepare general ledger items such as bills, invoices, and bank deposits.
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure payments are accounted for and properly posted.
Resolve and verify discrepancies related to clients’ billing issues.
Facilitate invoice payments by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
Assist accounting and operations personnel in resolving financial questions or issues.
Participate in month-end tasks, including journal entries and management reports.
Prepare year-end audit work papers and assist auditors as assigned.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Stay aware of industry best practices for data maintenance and handling relevant to the role.
Follow policies, guidelines, and procedures for protecting information assets.
Report actual or suspected security or policy violations or breaches to an appropriate authority.