Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Broward Children's Center is seeking an Accounting Clerk to provide administrative and accounting support to the finance department. The role maintains financial records, processes accounts payable and receivable transactions, performs reconciliations, supports reporting and closing activities, and assists with payroll-related recordkeeping and other finance tasks.
Responsibilities
- Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and on time
- Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation
- Assist with preparing checks, ACH payments, and other approved payment transactions
- Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Respond professionally to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payment status
- Prepare and process customer invoices and account statements
- Record incoming payments and accurately apply them to customer accounts
- Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collection follow-ups
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies
- Maintain organized accounts receivable records
- Enter financial transactions into the accounting system accurately and promptly
- Assist with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations
- Reconcile bank, credit card, and other financial accounts
- Prepare routine journal entries as directed by accounting leadership
- Review financial records for errors, inconsistencies, or missing documentation
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
- Maintain organized electronic and physical accounting records
- Ensure invoices, receipts, payment records, and supporting documents are properly filed
- Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, customer, and vendor information
- Assist with document preparation for internal reviews and external audits
- Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls
- Prepare basic accounting reports and spreadsheets
- Assist accounting and finance personnel with special projects as needed
- Communicate with internal departments regarding invoices, payments, expense documentation, and account questions
- Support payroll-related data entry and recordkeeping when required
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties assigned by management
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping
- Strong numerical and data-entry skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a finance team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliation processes
- Ability to learn new accounting and financial management systems quickly
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Financial recordkeeping
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Organization and prioritization
- Professional communication
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Dependability and accountability
- Team collaboration
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Previous accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or administrative experience preferred
- Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software preferred
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