Accounting Clerk
About The Position
Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Clerk to join our Detroit Headquarters. As an Accounting Clerk, you will assist in the overall financial management of the company. Your responsibilities will vary from billing and invoicing to analyzing financial data and maintaining a comprehensive financial filing system. You will also start working on various individual elements of the accounting process, building your competency in Ajera, while learning about the industry. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work in a team environment, coordinating work with coworkers, Project Managers, Partners and the accounting departments of our clients and vendors. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical knowledge, attention to details, ability to multi-task, time management skills, problem solving and analytic skills.
Requirements
- High school degree or a technical degree in a related area.
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably for a professional services firm.
- Organized and have good time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Deltek Ajera and Paylocity
- Experience working within the AEC industry
Responsibilities
- Calculate, post and verify financial data.
- Prepare invoices, vouchers, checks and other records.
- Process billing and invoicing based on directions from Billing Managers.
- Filing of various accounting paperwork such as account payable checks, payable check requests and backup, and project initiation forms.
- Year-end support for Accountants in preparation for the next fiscal year.
- Compute and record charges, refunds, freight charges and other similar items.
- Update financial data as required to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
- Assist the accounting team with accounting projects as needed.
- Participate in internal discussions about accounting and financial considerations to help improve company operations.
Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off: Vacation, Sick time, Holidays, Birthday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
