Accounting Clerk

Chugach Government Solutions•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk provides accounting and clerical support to the department, including accounts payable, petty cash, student pay, account reconciliations, payroll, and other accounting functions. The role assists students and staff with accounting matters and questions and provides accounting, clerical, and administrative support to the finance department. The position is located in Bronx, New York, and pays $29.15 per hour. The employee also supports student development by modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition, and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed. The role requires maintaining student and property accountability, following safety practices and company procedures, completing required training, and communicating professionally with students, staff, management, corporate personnel, Department of Labor personnel, and the public.

Requirements

Two years of relevant accounting experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Successfully pass the background check and drug test required on the contract.
Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Strong analytical skills to interpret and manage data.
Ability to communicate and present information effectively to students, management, line staff, corporate and Department of Labor personnel, and public groups.
Ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships across departments.
Ability to deal professionally and courteously with a variety of people in diverse situations.
Ability to adhere to established company safety policies and work safely.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Experience with property and purchasing controls with a government contractor.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, maintain, and reconcile petty cash.
Coordinate, prepare, and reconcile student pay.
Assist students and answer questions regarding student pay.
Reconcile the Student Pay Allotment Management Information System (SPAMIS) bank account and prepare reimbursements to Chugach.
Track Student Government funds using Student Government’s accounting software.
Prepare monthly Student Government bank account reconciliations for submission to the Department of Labor Data Center.
Collect employee expense reports, review them for accuracy, and batch them to the Corporate Office.
Reconcile and code credit card transactions weekly using the online commercial card program.
Assist with financial statement and management information report data input, including preparing monthly accounting journal entries.
Provide accounting clerical and administrative support to the finance department.
Provide information as requested to the Corporate Job Corps Finance Team.
Assist in preparing budget-to-actual reports for Center staff.
Coordinate with other Center staff concerning accounting matters.
Maintain accountability of students and property and adhere to safety practices.
Help maintain a Center climate free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.
Promote students’ attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring, monitoring skill acquisition, and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Complete mandated training and perform duties timely, accurately, and cost-effectively.
Communicate and develop positive working relationships with students, staff, management, corporate and Department of Labor personnel, and public groups.
Follow company safety policies and standard operating procedures, and use required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as requested.