Accounting Clerk at IUPAT – Hanover, Maryland

SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing accounting support to accounting supervisors within the department. The position handles account payable, ensures files are complete and maintained as needed, and assists accounting personnel. The candidate must be well organized and exercise the ability to work independently and collaboratively. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Input vouchers, invoices, and other records. Perform accounting and clerical functions to support supervisors. Place checks in envelopes and mail out. Compile and sort invoices and checks. Download and/or prepare account statements, reports. Calculate and create invoices to related parties and to unrelated parties. Create deposit batches for all receipts in both the accounts receivable ledger and in the bank for all entities Interacts with IUPAT staff, Affiliated Funds’ staff and outside vendors. Assists with audit by preparing requested accounts payable/receivable related audit schedules. Research, track, and resolve accounting problems. Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Excellent customer service and written and oral communications skills. Excellent time management, organization, and coordination skills. Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities. Display discretion and maintain confidentiality of information both internally and externally. Function with high level of attention to detail. Display diplomacy and sound judgement Deliver basic problem solving and prioritization skills. Ability to resolve problems independently. COMPETENCIES Punctuality and good attendance required. Professional appearance and demeanor required. Foster teamwork and display a positive attitude. Respectful of others in the workplace. Exhibit productive mannerisms. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE College Degree preferred with one to two years of accounting experience. Computer literacy required. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Web Browser, and Google Mail. Knowledge of Automated Accounting payable software is a plus. Union experience preferred but not required WORK ENVIRONMENT Approximately 80% of the day is spent using the computer. Working environment is the typical office atmosphere. Forty (40) hours constitutes the regular work week. The working hours will be eight (8) with half-hour lunch break per day. Flex time window applicable (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.). However, flex window hours are subject to change to assigned start time(s) based on departmental needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Lifting or light boxes may be required in the course of organizing, scanning, and copying work in the office. International Union of Painters and Allied Trades provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.