Accounting Clerk Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We are seeking an experienced and efficient Accounting Clerk. In this role, you will assist with bank reconciliations as well as processing journal entries and the month-end closing period. You may also compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses. As an Accounting Clerk, you will review invoices for accuracy and completion. You will also be responsible for several data entry and general accounting tasks as well as additional administrative duties as they arise. As an Accounting Clerk, you must have an eye-for-detail. You must also have prerequisite knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Posting transactions to journals and ledgers
- Processing invoices and posting payments
- Posting cash receipts and expenses
- Posting payroll data and preparing routine reports

Requirements & Skills 1

Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role
Bachelor’s degree, preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Job summary 2

The Accounting Clerk will ensure complete and systematic accounting records of receipts and disbursements in the organization by performing complex clerical and bookkeeping tasks and applying accepted procedures in preparing and maintaining accounting records.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Keep thorough records of business transactions and process daily work logs into company general ledger system.
Support controller and executive staff by performing assigned accounting and clerical tasks, including posting journal entries and reconciling transactions.
Assist senior accounting personal with any tasks conducted within the accounting department, or any tasks that require accounting department support.
Process checks and invoices, accounting statements, and other reports and records.
- Process invoices/bills for payment.
- Contact distributors and customers to notify them of delinquent accounts as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 2

Strong understanding of bookkeeping practices.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong people skills for working in cooperative environment.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, especially Microsoft Excel.
Computer literacy: ability to quickly to learn accounting and business software.
- High school diploma or equivalent required, additional bookkeeping and accounting education preferred.
- 3-5 years of related work experience.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Job summary 3

We are looking for an objective Accounting Clerk who combines a solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You should be highly organized and detail-oriented and possess the ability to effectively work both independently or in a team setting. It is also important that you display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. As an Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for processing all invoices received for payments and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. This will involve, compiling and maintaining accounts payable records, while also providing clerical and administrative support as needed.

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Requirements & Skills 3

Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
1-2 years of experience in a position that required analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
- Effective communicator
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and basic PC skills

Job summary 4

The purpose of this job is to perform routine clerical work involving the preparation and/or maintenance of fiscal or related records; does related work as required. This position works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Receives, receipts and accounts for checks and wide varieties of cash received daily.
Perform basic office tasks including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail and filing.
Complete daily reconciliation of all cash , checks and credit cards transactions.
- Maintain multi-tasking and attention to detail in a work environment of frequent interruptions.
- Assists the public with inquires related to agency services.
- Performs miscellaneous clerical or related work as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 4

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by six (6) months of experience in bookkeeping or clerical work; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in cash handling and customer service preferred.

Job summary 5

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to manage the administration process, and data entry for financial reporting and analysis. In addition, you will have some shared duties which include daily deposit, accounts payable, and mail responsibilities.

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Requirements & Skills 5

Associates Degree in Accounting or minimum of 3 years experience in accounting and accounts payable
- Demonstrated ability in financial, payroll, accounts payable functions, purchasing, computational, organizational and analytical skills
- Knowledge of Dynamics/Great Plains accounting software is preferred but not required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Job summary 6

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent professional. This position may be processing accounts payable and receivable along with managing and tracking inventory. Position will work on various projects with the accounting team. The person in this role will need to have excellent attention to detail.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Assist in month-end and year-end close, while maintaining timely and accurate reporting.
Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Review monthly financial statements and investigate significant variances to budget amounts prior to distribution.
Support the creation/development and monitoring of the yearly budget.
Support and maintain accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments.
- Support and maintain account receivable activities including invoice creations and collections.
- Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Requirements & Skills 6

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
2+ years accounting preferred.
Strong analytical and technical skills.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, balance priorities, and work within tight deadlines.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.

Job summary 7

Looking for a candidate to assist the AR and AP team by performing daily accounting tasks including managing expense reports and reimbursements, entering financial transactions into internal databases and reconciling invoices. Ultimately, you will help the Accounting department run smoothly, ensuring transparency and efficiency in all transactions.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Responsible for the proper invoicing and reconciliation of customer orders
Responsible for communicating customer invoicing issues with the AR Lead
Responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying vendor invoices
Create and update expense reports
- Responsible for tracking and recording purchase orders and processing payments timely
- Assist with monitoring, collecting and resolving accounts receivable aging items
- Assist in the processing of daily cash receipts

Requirements & Skills 7

Work experience as an Accounting Assistant or Accounting Clerk
Accounting degree preferred
Familiarity with finance regulations
Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks)
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information

Job summary 8

A fast growing company is looking to bring on an Accounting Clerk. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting the general operations of the accounting department.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Requirements & Skills 8

2 + years of experience in Accounting
Bachelor's or equivalent experience
Experience with an ERP software
Intermediate to advanced with Microsoft products: Excel, Word, Office 365
General understanding of accounting principles
- Organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good written and verbal Communication

Job summary 9

This position provides accounting and clerical support for our internal accounting team.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Manage credit card chargebacks and returned checks
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers related to issues with reconciling payments and third-party financing
- Assist with monthly bank reconciliations
- May be required to cross train and perform other duties

Requirements & Skills 9

Bookkeeping experience preferred
Must be proficient in 10-key data entry
Experience in Microsoft Excel required
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must have attention to detail and be able to stay focused
- Ability to complete computer-based training

Job summary 10

We are seeking a qualified Accounting Clerk to provide support for Accounting and the office in various functions in a shared services office environment.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Update the pending AP invoice spreadsheet weekly
Open, sort, and distribute mail for all departments
Create mailing and shipping labels as needed
Keep stock of office/kitchen supplies and order as needed
- File/Copy/Scan various documents
- Box up prior fiscal year documents for archiving
- Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 10

At least 2 years of data-entry experience and office basics (filing, copying, scanning). Ability to use Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and other office suite products.
10-key by touch
Beginning-intermediate Excel skills
Ability to prioritize and organize, work well under stress, meet deadlines
Ability to work flexible hours, as required to meet deadlines
Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change
- Ability to communicate effectively personally and via telephone/email with vendors/clients/coworkers
- Willing to learn new things
- Have a positive attitude and be solutions-oriented

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