Accounting & Office Clerk

weconnectinternational.org•Washington, DC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

WEConnect International is seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Accounting & Office Clerk to join our team. This position is responsible for ensuring precise and efficient data entry for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, in addition to providing administrative support within the office. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or a related field preferred. A combination of relevant work experience and education is acceptable.
2+ years of experience providing data entry and administrative support, with a strong background in accounts receivable and payable.
Proven experience managing collections processes and collections teams.
Experience handling large transactional sets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and manage complex financial data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
Experience with Bill.com and QuickBooks Online
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, with a customer service-oriented approach to managing client relationships.
Knowledge of Government Accounting
Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, QuickBooks Online, and Virtual Meeting applications.
Understanding of technology and its capabilities as it relates to business process improvements.
Excellent understanding of Excel.
Familiarity with PC environment and working with Dell equipment.

Responsibilities

Accurate and timely data entry of invoices, payments, and other financial transactions into accounting software.
Process accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
Generate and send accounts receivable invoices.
Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.
Assist with month-end closing procedures.
Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
Assist with other accounting tasks as assigned.
Monitor and replenish office supplies to ensure adequate inventory levels.
Check incoming mail daily and process correspondence as needed.
Deposit checks to the bank and maintain related documentation Post job openings and assist with recruitment activities, including reviewing resumes and coordinating interview scheduling.
Coordinate and support scheduling for team meetings.
Assist with onboarding new employees, including preparing necessary paperwork and orientation materials.
Support general office operations, such as filing, scanning, and maintaining electronic and physical records.
Help organize company events or staff gatherings as required.
Ensure office equipment is properly maintained and arrange for repairs when necessary.
Provide administrative support to management and team members as assigned.
Undertake any other duties which may from time to time be required; this job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive but is issued as a general guideline to the main areas of responsibilities.