Accounting Clerk

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries, and drawdowns
• Assist with maintaining general ledger postings
• Assist with computing, classifying, and recording numerical data to keep financial records complete
• Work with vendors to set up and maintain accounts accurately
• Generate monthly reports regarding revenues and expenses
• Process and reconcile rent registers and tenant account receivables
• Assist with auditing rental payments and rental calculations
• Prepare and submit payroll tax deposits and quarterly tax returns
• Assist with preparing financial reports as required
• Assist with bank account reconciliations for multiple accounts
• Coordinate and assist with annual audit
• Assist in year-end financial statements
• Maintain spreadsheets and track subsidy, investments, and capital funds
• Assist with management of federal/government grant and subsidy accounts
• Assist with formation and implementation of fiscal policies and procedures ensuring compliance with accounting principles pertaining to the Housing Authority programs and procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school in business, accounting, or related field; or 3 years related experience and/or training (i.e. accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Spreadsheets
• Excellent recordkeeping, reconciliation, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of operating policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines
• Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented
• Will be required to pass physical and drug screen to be considered