A/P Accounting Clerk

SUMMARY

The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for performing accounting and clerical functions to document, report, and maintain an accurate record of business transactions. The specific functions performed may vary based upon the responsibilities assigned to the individual.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Enter journal entries and templates into the General Ledger.
• File items entered into the General Ledger.
• Update, maintain, and verify records detailing business transactions.
• Receive, process, verify and code invoices and check requests.
• Compile Daily Business Reports accurately.
• Research, reassign and process traffic violations.
• Perform basic auditing of rental contracts.
• Perform account reconciliations for various accounts.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area.
• Perform other accounting related tasks as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision.
• Communications - Exhibits good oral and written communication skills, able to communicate with supervisor, dealers, vendors, co-workers and customers when applicable.
• Attention to Detail - Recognizes that even small inaccuracies add up quickly. Demonstrates willingness to take time necessary to follow instructions precisely.
• Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; able to work well with others; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. This may include nights and weekends.
• Professional appearance - displays good personal grooming and adherence to company protocol

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Education and/or Experience

High School or equivalent diploma required; Bachelors degree from four-year College or university is desired; prior related work experience desired. Ability to 10 key type with speed and accuracy is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, Word) is desired.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear and use hands to handle, feel, or type. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Acknowledgements

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working

conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job,

management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed

when circumstances change, i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological

developments.