ACCOUNTING CLERK

King Plastic Corporation•North Port, FL

21h

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for processing invoices, verifying transaction accuracy, and ensuring timely payments to vendors. This role involves recording incoming payments, preparing bank deposits, and reconciling accounts receivable records. The clerk will accurately enter financial data into accounting systems, maintain organized and up-to-date records of financial transactions, supporting documentation, and reports. Responsibilities also include reconciling bank statements, customer accounts, vendor accounts, and internal records to ensure consistency and accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and assisting in resolving issues promptly. The position requires preparing and distributing financial reports, assisting with filing, organizing, and maintaining financial documents in compliance with company policies, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and company procedures. The Accounting Clerk will support audits by providing requested documentation and information, collaborate with the finance team to support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, and assist in special projects or other tasks as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Supervisor. Punctuality and consistent attendance are expected.

Requirements

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred.
Previous experience in customer service or data entry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process invoices, verify transaction accuracy, and ensure timely payments to vendors.
Record incoming payments, prepare bank deposits, and reconcile accounts receivable records.
Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems.
Maintain organized and up-to-date records of financial transactions, supporting documentation, and reports.
Reconcile bank statements, customer accounts, vendor accounts and internal records to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Identify discrepancies and assist in resolving issues promptly.
Prepare and distribute financial reports as required.
Assist with filing, organizing, and maintaining financial documents in compliance with company policies.
Ensure adherence to accounting standards and company procedures.
Support audits by providing requested documentation and information.
Collaborate with the finance team to support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
Assist in special projects or other tasks as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Supervisor.
Report to work at the scheduled time, work as scheduled and is seldom absent from work.