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Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
Account Clerk
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$42,959 / year median in Alabama
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Account Clerk to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will manage a variety of accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial record-keeping. Your expertise will support the organization's financial operations, including data entry, account reconciliation, and processing transactions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in corporate and governmental accounting while working with advanced financial software and systems. The ideal candidate is energetic, highly organized, and committed to maintaining confidentiality and precision in all tasks. Duties Perform data entry for accounts payable and receivable transactions using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or Workday Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare balance sheet reconciliations with attention to detail Process journal entries accurately following GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance standards Manage accounts receivable collections and monitor aging reports to ensure timely payments Handle accounts payable processing, including invoice verification and vendor payments through systems like Paychex or ADP Assist with payroll management tasks using Kronos or UltiPro, ensuring accurate employee compensation records Support month-end closing activities by performing account analysis and preparing financial reports for review Maintain confidential financial information with integrity while ensuring compliance with organizational policies Skills Strong knowledge of accounting principles such as GAAP and governmental accounting standards Experience with financial software including QuickBooks or similar systems Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and spreadsheet management Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to perform 10-key typing quickly and accurately Familiarity with technical accounting concepts such as double-entry bookkeeping, journal entries, debits & credits, and general ledger reconciliation Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly while maintaining high levels of accuracy in data entry and account reconciliation Strong organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment Customer service orientation to assist internal teams or vendors with inquiries related to accounts or payments Join our team as an Account Clerk if you're passionate about precision in finance operations! Bring your expertise in accounting systems like Quickbooks, your understanding of complex financial concepts, and your enthusiasm for supporting organizational success through meticulous record-keeping. We value energetic professionals eager to grow their careers while contributing to a dynamic finance environment.