Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk at Scheffel Boyle - Certified Public Accountants Accounting Clerk at Scheffel Boyle - Certified Public Accountants in Bethalto, Illinois Posted in 34 minutes ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About the Company Join one of the region's largest locally owned CPA firm and make your mark! Scheffel Boyle CPAs is seeking an enthusiastic, detail?oriented Accounting Clerk to support our Firm. In this role, you'll be a key part of our financial workflow; managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting daily operations, and helping keep our business running at its best. We're looking for someone who brings accuracy, initiative, and a positive, team?focused attitude. We offer flexible full?time or part?time schedules (32-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday with additional overtime during tax season possible), and team members working 30+ hours are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. You'll enjoy a friendly, supportive environment where your work truly matters and where you can grow your skills and career. We can't wait to meet you! About the Role In this role, you'll be a key part of our financial workflow; managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting daily operations, and helping keep our business running at its best. Responsibilities Creates invoices and submits invoices to clients Maintains and updates customer files Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent account holders to request payment Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, and preparing remittance advice to vendors Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment and identifies discount and other cost saving opportunities Reconciles accounts receivable and accounts payable on a monthly basis Calculates use tax based on invoices and prepares use tax return Assists in generating monthly billing statements Assists the Controller/Business Manager in reconciling various accounts each month Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed Performs other related accounting duties as assigned, including 125 benefit plan administration Qualifications Associates Degree in Business or relevant work experience of 3-5 years with Accounts Receivable/Payable Required Skills Professional communication to clients and vendors Comfortable dealing with numbers and financial information Experience in Office 365, Sage, CCH Practice, Client Write-Up, and CalcAir is a plus Attention to detail and trustworthy Superb problem solving and strategic thinking Able to maintain confidentiality to company and client information Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

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Office Work Location :

Alton, IL