Accounting Clerk
- Employer
- Gulf Coast Industrial
- Location
- Mulberry, Florida
- Salary
- Open
- Posted
- Mar 11, 2017
- Closes
- Mar 26, 2017
- Ref
- 2754798315#FL--J2CBackfill.1
- Industry
- Accounting
- Category
- Finance
Job DescriptionAccounting ClerkIndustrial Construction Company - Mulberry, FL The main role of an Accounting Clerk is to ensure that their company or organization receives payments for goods and services and properly records the transactions, as well as verifying receipt of goods before making vendor payments. The duties and responsibilities of this position require not only an understanding of debits and credits, but also attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills. Candidates with an extensive background in accounting or those who have taken relevant college-level courses are required. Job Cost Accounting in a Construction environment is preferred. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to): A/R related: maintain up-to-date billing system generate and send out invoices follow up on, collect and allocate payments carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines perform account reconciliations monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities research and resolve payment discrepancies generate aging analysis and review AR aging to ensure compliance follow established procedures for processing cash receipts, etc. process credit card payments prepare bank deposits investigate and resolve customer queries process adjustments develop a recovery system and initiate collection efforts communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally assist with month-end closing A/P related: 3-way match system (match invoice to delivery tickets and PO) audit vendor invoices and statements for accuracy and correct charging of sales tax accurately code and enter vendor invoice data with job costing (high volume) process weekly AP checks to vendors bank reconciliation submit monthly sales tax tracking documents to supervisor for sales tax return create, update, and maintain Excel spreadsheets GL related: assist with month-end GL journal entries assist in auditing M/E financials to correct miscoding or other errors prior to release to management assist Accounting Supervisor with training new personnel when necessary, and other duties as assigned create, update, and maintain Excel spreadsheets Education and Experience knowledge of accounts receivable and accounts payable knowledge of office administration and procedures knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures knowledge of general accounting principals proficient in relevant computer software 5 years accounts receivable/accounts payable and general accounting experience Intermediate level Excel skills Key Competencies attention to detail and accuracy good verbal and written communication skills organizational skills problem analysis and problem solving skills team player stress tolerance sense of urgency works independently ability/willingness to follow instructions willingness to cross-train in other areas tenacious customer service skills Some overtime is required (especially during M/E closing) Salary: $16-$17 /hour depending upon experience Required experience: Intermediate level Excel is required, accounts receivables, collections, accounts payables, & general journal entry knowledge: 5 years (recent experience). Pre-employment testing will be administered. Job Type: Full-time Required education: High school Diploma or GED. Associates Degree in Accounting preferred Job Type: Full-time Salary: $16.00 to $17.00 /hour Required education: Associate Required experience: Accounting: 5 years Company DescriptionFast growing industrial specialty mechanical contractor looking for talented, motivated persons to join our team.