Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable

Summary:  

Working as part of a small but fast-paced team, the Accounting Clerk is a dedicated and detail-oriented team member who will play a key role in assisting with timely and accurate execution of financial matters effecting the company, it’s vendors and clients. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, detail oriented, and well versed in financial and accounting practices. 

Responsibilities:  

• Verify and post details about business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and total accounts to ledgers and databases 

• Review and balance internal accounts, analyze variances, prepare reports, and monitor depreciable assets using financial software 

• Match, batch, and code vendor invoices 

• Prepare and interpret financial summaries and provide reports to managers on a daily/weekly/monthly basis 

• Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts, and sales tax computations 

• Providing accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department 

• Preparing bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements 

• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records 

• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner; Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with the general ledger. 

• Research, track and report on accounting and/or documentation discrepancies 

• Conduct work in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws 

• Create and keep updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guides 

• Supports accounting operations by filing documents, reconciling statements, and running software programs. 

• Maintains accounting databases by entering data into a computer database and processing backups. 

• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential. 

Qualifications: 

Education: College coursework with focus in accounting or equivalent experience 

Associate degree, or higher is preferred 

Preferred years of experience: 2-3 

 
Skills:  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)  

Well organized 

Ability to perform record keeping tasks 

Attention to details and accuracy 

Data entry and word processing skills 

Knowledge of basic financial, tax, and accounting principles 

Multitasking 

Teamwork & communication 

Company Offered Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life& AD&D insurance, 401(k), FSA / HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Rate of Pay
Determined from varying factors such as experience, education and scope of work. 
Non-Exempt positions are eligible for Overtime pay in accordance with California's state laws.