Accounting Clerk

Talentify; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Accounting Clerk for our Knoxville, TN headquarters to support basic accounting tasks, including posting charges, reconciling accounts, and handling payables and receivables. You will work under the Controller, ensuring accuracy and contributing to reliable financial reporting.

The role requires an organized, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment, with potential overtime during busy

Qualifications

• Experience in basic accounting and finance is preferred.
• Ability to work with numbers and accounting terms.
• Training in basic business math recommended.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile vendor statements and corporate credit cards.
• Set up customers and/or vendors in the system.
• Enter payables information and print/distribute checks.
• Audit and post payables and receivables.
• Maintain accurate financial records and data entry.
• Communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial communication

Financial compliance

Multitasking

Inquiries handling

Job description

Note: This opportunity is not remote -- it is based at our 6416 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN headquarters location.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Clerk assists the company with basic accounting related tasks such as posting charges, reconciling accounts, accounts receivable and accounts payable. The position is responsible for correct data in that it affects the financial and legal position of the company. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn and be self motivated. This person should be very organized and have excellent communication skills. This position reports to the Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are duties the accounting specialist may be responsible for:

• Reconcile vendor statements
• Reconcile Corporate Credit Cards
• Set up customers and/or vendors
• Enter payables information
• Print and distribute checks
• Audit and/or post payables and receivables

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

To qualify for the accounting specialist position, one should have experience in basic accounting and finance or the ability to work with numbers and accounting terms. A demonstrated ability or official training in basic business math and accounting concepts is highly recommended.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Effective Communicator of financial information
• Ability to determine and champion effective financial compliance, based on role
• Ability to read and act on basic financial information.
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries.
• Ability to multitask.

WE ARE AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TIME/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires strict time adherence due to deadlines and the importance of the financial information. This may mean some overtime hours at different times of the month and/or year. This position due to its inherent nature demands a high level of discretion with some data being of a financial and personal nature.