at Robert Half in Belleville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description Robert Half Finance & Accounting Contract Talent is currently seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Accounting Clerk on a temporary to hire basis.
POSITION SUMMARY
With minimal direction and supervision, this position coordinates the completion of assigned internal accounting functions, assists with staff guidance and training, and provides coverage for accounting tasks in the absence of staff assigned to particular functions. Areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivables, purchasing, payroll, grant reporting, preparation of financial reports, and other accounting functions as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepares grant and program billings and reports as assigned for supervisory approval.
Researches, orders, receives, distributes, processes payment and tracks requests for supplies, services, travel, equipment, and grant-related contracts for supervisory approval.
Prepares deposits, inputs revenue/cash receipt information into County’s fixed asset reporting system and prepares revenue reports for supervisory approval.
Audits, prepares, and processes timekeeping and payroll reports for supervisory approval.
Provide support to assigned Division/programs and participates in ad hoc events as required by the Health Department.
Applies accounting principles to completion of financial entries and reports for supervisory approval.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any Supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Business Administration, or Accounting from an accredited four (4) year college or university and two (2) years of responsible accounting experience, OR An Associate Degree in Business and/or Accounting with four (4) years responsible accounting experience, AND
A working knowledge of the principles and practices of business and accounting.
The ability to exercise initiative and organize tasks for timely and accurate completion.
Must have working knowledge of accounting software (i.e., New World Financial System, Peachtree, QuickBooks, etc.) and various computer programs, including Microsoft 365 suite of products, specifically Excel and Word. Requirements – Proficiency in Order to Cash process
- Experience with High-Volume Invoicing
- Ability to handle Daily Cash Receipts
- Familiarity with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Knowledge of HubSpot CRM
- Experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Proficient in using Excel Formulas
- Experience with ADP for Payroll processing
- Prior experience in a non-profit organization preferred
- Strong ability to multitask and prioritize
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role.
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