General Accounting Clerk

Hansen International•Lexington, SC

20h

About The Position

Maintain records of routine accounting transactions. Assist in preparation of financial and operating reports, including trial balances, adjustments and closing entries. Verify and post cash receipts and other transactions to journals, ledgers and other records. May handle balancing and reconciliations. Perform billing function and posting to journals or ledgers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of relevant experience.
Requires understanding of bookkeeping procedures.
Skilled with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact at all levels of an organization.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Nice To Haves

Associated Degree in Accounting or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews billing data and prepares invoices.
Post accounts receivable transactions.
Performs EDI invoicing function.
Performs AR Collection function.
Reviews credit and dispute data and prepares credits in a timely manner.
Process cash receipts and files documents after posting.
Matches invoices with receiving records, reconciling any differences.
Processes AP invoices for payment after matching
Reviews unvouchered AP account against purchase clearing reports in a regular basis.
Maintain vendor maintenance files in computer, including W9 and 1099 records.
Plan weekly cash requirements and issue checks.
Reconcile main operating accounts to monthly bank statements.
Prepare daily bank reports and cash balance information.
Prepare several weekly and monthly management reports.
Prepare sales and use tax returns.
Answer phones, provide information, take messages, or direct callers as appropriate.
Open, read, sort, distribute and file mail, forms, and reports.
Maintains and reconciles petty cash fund.
Prepare and maintain monthly closing entries.
Perform other clerical duties associated with accounting.
Oversee accounts payable recordkeeping and ensure expense coding, voucher preparation, and check issuance are accomplished accurately and timely.
Review invoices, bills, vouchers, or other documents for accuracy and completeness against checks issued.
General independent oversight of accounts payable function
Assist cost accountant as required.
Perform EDI ASN functions as needed - Backup for Sales Department