Accounting Clerk

K SINGH & ASSOCIATES INC•Milwaukee, WI

13d

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk supports the accounting department by processing, recording, updating, and reconciling fiscal information in compliance with established policies. The role also provides accounting support and procedural guidance to other personnel. Responsibilities include handling invoicing and billing, tracking accounts receivable, supporting general ledger functions as assigned or approved by the CFO, compiling information for monthly project budget reports, and maintaining financial documentation and records. The Accounting Clerk also researches discrepancies, responds to employee questions about payroll and expense reports, oversees expense check distribution and employee time entries, and prepares payroll packages for CFO review. The position serves as the super-user for the Deltek Ajera accounting software and issues and tracks purchase orders while accurately categorizing and classifying costs.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting (BS/AS in Accounting).
2–5 years of experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Ajera and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring, and control principles and practices.
Familiarity with applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure firm compliance.

Responsibilities

Handle invoicing and billing, track accounts receivable, and communicate with client Accounts Payable when necessary.
Assist with general ledger accounting functions as assigned or approved by the CFO to support accurate and timely completion of department work during short periods of need.
Compile financial information related to work assignments to produce monthly project budget reports.
Inform staff about procedural requirements to facilitate financial compliance.
Maintain financial information, files, and records to ensure documentation is available and policies and regulatory guidelines are followed.
Reconcile financial data to maintain accurate account balances and ensure compliance with accounting practices.
Research discrepancies in financial information or documentation.
Respond to employee inquiries about payroll and expense reports.
Oversee distribution of expense checks.
Serve as the super-user for the Deltek Ajera accounting software package.
Issue and track purchase orders; accurately categorize costs and classify costs by account number.
Oversee employee time entries and prepare payroll packages for review by the CFO.