Accounting Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description

• Recording transactions such as expenses and sales revenue
• Processing payments to utilities and vendors to pay for supplies, materials and other expenses
• Sending bills to customers to request payment for services or goods provided
• Reconciling accounts and making note of debits and credits that have not posted
• Generating financial reports as requested
• Data entry skills to record transactions quickly without making errors
• Ability to use accounting software programs such as Sage Using bookkeeping databases, spreadsheets and software Posting financial transactions using appropriate computer software Receiving and recording vouchers, cash and checks Entering debits and credits into software applications and databases accurately Producing a variety of reports including income statements and balance sheets Checking for accuracy in reports, figures and postings Reconciling and reporting any discrepancies found in the records •

Integrity:

Accounting clerks are in control of the financial documentation for an organization, and this information should be used appropriately and kept confidential. It's important that Accounting Clerks guard against misuse of an organization's funds by keeping transparent records.

• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database
• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts receivable clerk or Accounts payable clerk
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers
• Associate's degree or relevant certification is a plus