Accounting Clerk Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Two years of accounting clerical experience or an associate’s degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce and communicate across departments and business levels, from executives and engineers to production leaders and operators.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability, including the ability to present data and recommend process improvements based on it.
• Self-initiative and a desire to learn, grow, and improve the role’s effectiveness.
• Ability to multitask and adjust to rapidly shifting priorities.
• Strong computer knowledge, especially Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A safety-first mindset and willingness to follow and promote safety requirements.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices.
• Handle sales tax reporting and update tax rates.
• File state and government reports.
• Work with the inventory specialist to maintain consistency between purchasing and inventory.
• Assist outside auditors by gathering account information and documents for the annual audit.
• Research the taxability of transactions by state.
• Maintain the fixed asset program, including property tax.
• Reconcile cash and other financial accounts using the general journal.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Perform other general accounting and administrative duties as required.
• Work frequently with other departments, both internally and nationally.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules, and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain regular and satisfactory attendance.
• Suggest improvements that increase yields or reduce operating costs.
• Build and maintain results-based working relationships with all departments.