City, State:

New Orleans, Louisiana

 

The purpose of an Accounting Clerk is to perform a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generates accounting statements and reports
• Researches cash receipts, coding and posting of receipts.
• Prepares daily bank deposit.
• Researches and applies unallocated cash.
• Oversees accounts receivable, write-offs and payment reversals.
• Organizes and maintains up to date financial records.
• Provides monthly financial and management reports.
• Maintains telephone and personal contact with staff and vendors on receivable matters as directed by manager.
• Reads, uses and is familiar with computer systems manuals and procedures, maintains and updates procedural manuals as needed.
• Operates office equipment including personal computer, copiers, fax machines and 10-key calculator.
• Organizes and maintains retention files for required period of time
• Assists in financial management and analysis, as requested.
• Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); college level accounting classes or Accounting Degree preferred.  4 to 6 years of hands-on Accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word is required, specifically Excel.  Experience with automated accounting systems is required. 

What to Expect

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career.
• Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work.
• Derive a sense of pride in work well done.
• Be recognized for excellence.

Our company does not discriminate against its associates or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-associate relationships, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. Every reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled associates.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated on the basis of qualifications to meet the requirements of the position and ability to perform the requirements of the position.