Accounting Clerk in Cloverdale, Virginia at New River Electrical Corporation

New River Electrical is searching for a highly self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized Accounting Clerk to join our Finance team. The Accounting Clerk will perform administrative work and data entry tasks for accounting data including accounts payable and accounts receivable. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conducts routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reviews billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy; alerts supervisory staff of any discrepancies.
• Posts daily cash receipts via ACH deposits.
• Prepares, uploads, and posts desktop deposits as needed.
• Distributes AR aging to responsible parties for review and comments. Compiles results for management review.
• Prepares multi-state sales/use tax returns.
• Reviews job set-up for accuracy and performs job interfacing process.
• May assist with mail distribution, answering telephones, and other clerical tasks as needed.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into computer software and systems.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Experience with Excel is required.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organization skills, and time management.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged period of time.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m in Corporate Office.