Accounting Clerk

HEART OF TEXAS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES•Waco, TX

1d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

A support staff member under direct supervision. Responsible for cross training within the accounting department to assist where needed and as requested.

Requirements

Superb organizational skills and efficiency
Ability to adapt to new processes
Knowledge of standard AR & AP policies, procedures, and regulations.
Knowledge of mathematics, including calculating ratios.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong data entry skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports.
Ability to utilize an automated accounting system.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
High school diploma or GED with six months to one-year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Must be able to read, analyze and interpret general business documents.
Must have and use effective communication skills.
Must be able to use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to regularly lift and carry 20 lbs. and occasionally carry up to 40 lbs.
The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
Must be able to follow instructions.
Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches and less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors.)
All individuals must pass a drug screen.
A criminal background check is required.
Driving records for the past three years will be evaluated.
Must maintain minimum liability insurance and a valid personal driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable
Receives and reviews all purchase orders, check requests and/or other related AP documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, and contractual requirements.
Processes invoices for payment using Microsoft Excel and Abila MIP accounting software.
Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts and serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries.
Maintains credit card accounts, monitors balances, makes payment and codes/enters transactions into accounting system.
Reconciles subledgers as requested.
Accounts Receivable
Works with POS system daily to import sales into accounting system.
Reconciles store deposits daily & reports any irregularities to management.
Processes checks received via mail, prepares deposit slip, and enters to subledger.
Receives and reviews timesheets and/ or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, and contractual requirements.
Codes, verifies, and electronically enters AR data into ledgers.
Follows up on AR aging statements and other discrepancies regarding payment received on accounts and serves as liaison between departments and customers in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries.
Departmental
Regular filing and scanning.
Must follow company rules.
Maintains strictest confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the work.
Maintains departmental guidelines and standards as defined by the VP of Accounting
Cross trains with other positions in department to assist as needed.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.