Perform clerical accounting-related activities including journal entries and account reconciliation
Verify accuracy of output like checks and invoices
Research and resolve outstanding transactions
Coordinate with various agencies and departments for issue resolution
Job description
Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for an Accounting Clerk I for their Remote location.
Responsibilities:
The Accounting Clerk I performs an array of clerical accounting-related activities, which may include making journal entries, balancing and reconciling accounts, recording and paying invoices and other payables, processing accounts receivable and other activities. Performs a variety of clerical accounting-related activities
Performs a variety of general ledger journal entries
Reconciles accounts to ensure offsetting debit and credit entries and balanced accounts within established timeframes
Verifies that output resulting from work, such as checks generated based on journal entries, is accurate and correct
Researches and resolves outstanding transactions to ensure accounts are properly reconciled
Ensures verification of specific transactions and conformance to established Company policies and procedures and external regulations and guidelines prior to processing
Determines if proper taxes have been paid and accounted for, including federal and state sales tax; checking vendor status and setting up new vendors on system; and determining transactions that require reporting to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and IRS form 099s
Obtains information from a variety of sources, which may include creating and downloading system reports; checking various registers; contacting employees originating transactions to clarify information; and coordinating with internal department accounting, financial analysis and other staff
Investigates to understand intent of transactions and explains proper procedures as needed; Provides additional explanatory information as necessary
Coordinates with various outside agencies, including the IRS, state tax offices, companies, vendors, customers and others to resolve issues, answer questions and ensure proper processing
Answers questions from employees, other departments, IRS, state tax offices, companies, vendors and others regarding transactions, proper procedures and other issues on an ongoing basis
Researches issues as needed and follows up to ensure complete explanation
Maintains knowledge of proper Company policies and federal and state regulations applicable to assigned work
Maintains understanding of how assigned accounts and areas work as well as understanding of more detailed day-to-day activities
