Accounting Clerk A/R & A/P

Position Summary:

The accounting clerk manages day-to-day financial transactions, including processing accounts payable/receivable, reconciling bank statements, updating financial records, and ensuring data accuracy.

Role and Responsibilities:

This person will follow directions from the Comptroller with their job responsibilities included but are not limited to the following: Manage the full accounts receivable /payable cycle. Processing invoices, matching receipts, issuing payments, tracking bank deposits and incoming donations. Ensure receivable transactions are recorded accurately and on a timely basis. Data entry using QuickBooks or other financial tracking software Monitor and enter all credit card receipts, handle credit card disputes. Reconcile corporate credit card and various other transactions issues. Monitor expected payments, including Godparent payments, event sponsorship money, and invoices. Assist with monthly contract billing. Perform other related duties as requested by

Supervisor Competences:

Communication Accuracy Knowledge of accounts receivable principles Organization Physical requirements: This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Associate degree is required / High school diploma or equivalent plus three to five years' previous experience 3-5 years of full- cycle accounts payable or general accounting experience Strong excel skills. Proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel High level of accuracy and analytical skills. Excellent verbal communication and written skills Previous experience in accounts receivables / payables, experience in a nonprofit organization a plus Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees and management Personal qualities of integrity, ethical conduct, credibility EOE