Accounting Clerk

Arizona Labor Force; Arizona; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Labor Force is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the day‑to‑day operations at our corporate office under the direction of the Assistant Controller.

The role covers accounts receivable, posting and verifying data, bank deposits, and basic journal entries while assisting with month‑end close and general clerical tasks. Candidates should have 2 years of accounting or administrative experience and a high school diploma, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Two years accounting or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with privacy requirements.
• Able to assist with audits and audits-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process A/R checks and credit card payments.
• Process daily bank deposits and cash applications.
• Post debit and credit memos in the collections database.
• Support accounting staff by performing assigned accounting and clerical tasks.
• Assist department with month-end closing and prepare simple journal entries.
• Open and distribute department mail and file documents.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets in Excel.

Skills

Accounting principles

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Audits support

Team cooperation

Reading financial reports

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing accounting and administrative support for the day-to-day business operations in our corporate office. The Accounting Clerk will perform a combination of routine calculating, Accounts Receivable, posting and verifying to obtain and process financial data for use in maintaining accounting records for our multi-state locations.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Accounting

• Collects, sorts and processes A/R checks and credit card payments.
• Processes daily bank deposits and cash application as needed.
• Processes debit and credit memos in the collections database as instructed.
• Supports supervisory and executive staff by performing any assigned accounting and clerical tasks.
• Assists other accounting personnel with any tasks conducted with the accounting department, or any tasks that require accounting personnel to take part.
• Opens and distributes department mail.
• Keys in or types up any documents or items that the accounting department is responsible for.
• Confirms credit card expenditures have proper documentation and approval.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements.
• Sorts documents; files, codes, logs, reviews for accuracy, and matches supporting documents.
• Researches processing problems, contacts departments and vendors to resolve problems and expedites payment, and responds to inquiries by telephone or in writing; refers complex problems for solution.
• Assists department with month-end closing process.
• Prepares simple journal entries in the general ledger system.
• Takes inventory as needed.
• Creates and maintains spreadsheets in Excel.

General

• Assist with providing documentation for management, auditors and other external parties.
• Develops job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Complies with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provides proposals for continual improvement of position.
• Offers support and guidance during audits.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Two years accounting or administrative experience preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Skills / Abilities:

• A comprehensive understanding of accounting practices and procedures.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft word and outlook.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with privacy requirements.
• Highly ethical with the ability to work cooperatively with other departments without compromising internal controls.
• Demonstrate courteous behavior and respect to fellow employees, vendors, and clients.
• Accept supervision, constructive criticism, and work cooperatively with others.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports.