Accounting Clerk

Accounting ClerkThe accounting clerk is responsible for maintaining financial records and managing a wide range of transactions. They support accounting departments by processing invoices, recording transactions, and managing customer/vendor accounts. Their duties often include reconciling bank statements, applying cash payments, processing vendor payments and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.Responsibilities:Accounts Receivable (AR)Remote capture of physical checks into the bank accountAccess bank account transactions to verify transactionsRecording payments and posting them to customer accountsReconcile bank accounts and report available cash on handMonitoring overdue invoices, chasing them up and escalating late payments to superiors if necessaryAccounts PayableCompleting payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoicesPaying employees by receiving and verifying expense reports using company-specific accounting softwareAssisting other departments with equipment or product purchases, tracking assets and accounts for acquisitionMaintaining historical records of all invoices, reports, receipts, and cheques by saving documents properly on the networkWork with Controller(s) to improve accounting processesPrepare documents for auditsPost transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g., by assets, liabilities, and expenses)Maintain and update accounting records and files