Accounting Clerk

Eckerd Connects; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

9 days of Vacation in the first year

Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement savings plan with employer

Workers Compensation

AD&D Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking an Accounting Clerk I to handle general accounting tasks, maintain files, and process vendor invoices in our Laredo center. You will assist with payroll, prepare reports, and help manage center financial records.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with coursework in accounting and some experience preferred; a valid driver’s license is a plus and a background check is required. This is an on-site, entry-level opportunity with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Courses in general accounting and bookkeeping, one-year experience as a general accounting clerk preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• The Accounting Clerk I is responsible for performing general accounting clerical duties and maintaining accounting files.
• The Accounting Clerk I processes vendor invoices by comparing invoice amount with the authorized purchase order and receiving information. Prepares expenditure report and checks invoice activity against general ledger.
• Records, classifies, and summarizes invoices, work orders, purchase orders, etc. and assists in compiling and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Maintains center records, ledgers, and journals as necessary to determine center financial status.
• The Accounting Clerk I coordinates the distribution of student allowances for living expenses and payrolls.
• Compiles and maintains records necessary to prepare payroll register and all other data affecting the payroll.

Skills

General accounting

Bookkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Accounting Clerk I is responsible for performing general accounting clerical duties and maintaining accounting files.
• The Accounting Clerk I processes vendor invoices by comparing invoice amount with the authorized purchase order and receiving information. Prepares expenditure report and checks invoice activity against general ledger.
• Records, classifies, and summarizes invoices, work orders, purchase orders, etc. and assists in compiling and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Maintains center records, ledgers, and journals as necessary to determine center financial status.
• The Accounting Clerk I coordinates the distribution of student allowances for living expenses and payrolls.
• Compiles and maintains records necessary to prepare payroll register and all other data affecting the payroll.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required. Courses in general accounting and bookkeeping, one-year experience as a general accounting clerk preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Laredo Job Corps Center

1701 Island Street

Laredo, TX 78041

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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