Accounting Clerk

Geotemps, Inc. is searching for an Accounts Payable and Receivable Assistant to compile, execute and maintain accounting and payroll functions under moderate direction. The AP/AR Assistant will be responsible for bank reconciliations, double sided accounting through journal entry, and tax liability accruals. They will assist with multi-state payroll tax payment processing for multi-state employee and employer burden. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Match invoices to receiving documents Post invoices into the computer system Generate accounts payable and refund checks Research vendor statements, phone calls and discrepancies File paid and unpaid invoices and statements Organize and match payable and receivable paperwork Prints and obtains signatures on all accounts payable checks Distributes signed checks as required Prepares and processes garnishment checks Answers all vendor inquiries Maintains accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files Assists in monthly closings Apply customer payments Research and solve payment discrepancies Make adjustments to accounts as needed Prepare and make manual deposits Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications/Requirements include but are not limited to: Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training working with receivables and payables. Minimum of 1-year related experience with back-of-house payroll and payroll tax functions; multi-state experience preferred. Good with basic math. Demonstrated experience working with software and databases: QuickBooks, Excel, Greenshades, etc. Competencies include but are not limited to: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully Manages difficult client/customer situations, responding promptly and appropriately to customer needs Prioritizes and plans work activities using time efficiently Completes work in a timely manner, meeting commitments made Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance Must be able to move comfortably and easily between day to day routine tasks and the larger more interconnected details of accounting. Position is expected to be 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Options for part-time employment may be available for the right candidate.