Accounting Clerk

Timberland Bank; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid vacation

Birthday day off

Sick leave

401k & ESOP

Training & advancement

Employee banking benefits

Job summary

Timberland Bank is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day accounting operations in Riverside. The role reports to the Accounting Operations Lead and Treasurer, handling accounts payable batches, wire transfers, data entry, and journal entries, with cross-functional collaboration to keep processes compliant.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or 1 year of experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 1 year of professional work experience.
• Accounting work experience preferred but not required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable batches.
• Wire transfer data entry, verification, and release.
• Scan accounting department documents for legibility.
• Enter journal entries into core system with supporting docs.
• Input data into various systems and spreadsheets.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
• Assist with AP/AR cross-training.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with policies and regulations.
• Maintain schedules and reconciliations.
• Handle administrative tasks including phone calls and mail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

1 year of professional work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Accounting Clerk

Department/Location: Accounting / Riverside

Employee Reports to: Treasurer

FLSA: Hourly; Non-Exempt position

Status: Full-Time 76-80 Hours

Rate of Pay: Grade 16 / $21.93 - $32.25 an hour

Summary/Objective : The Accounting Assistant reports to the Accounting Operations Lead for day to day tasks and to the Treasurer for all other tasks. They will be responsible for the processing of accounts payable batches, scanning, data input, processing wire transfers, reconciling accounts and various other tasks.

Essential Job Functions :

• Process accounts payable batches.
• Responsible for wire transfer data entry, verification, and the release of wire transfers.
• Scan accounting department journal ensuring all documents are included and legible.
• Process journal entries into core system ensuring all documentation is included.
• Data input into various systems and spreadsheets.
• Filing of various documents.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card statements.
• Learn and cross-train on how to perform AP/AR.
• Participates in ensuring that accounting practices are in conformance with regulatory and Timberland Bank policies.
• Maintaining schedules and reconciliations.
• Handle various administrative tasks such as making and answering phone calls and opening mail.
• Implement efficient accounting practices.
• Assemble and communicate requested information for audits, month-end, etc.
• Assist on other tasks assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or 1 year of professional work experience.
• Accounting work experience preferred but not required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal departments, staff and vendors.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for a professional business environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve to resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of basic principles of Accounting.

Physical Demands: To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to meet the physical demands listed below. While some absences may be protected by federal, state and/or local laws, regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work Environment: The duties of the job are performed on premises and in an office setting.

What We Offer

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid Birthday Day Off
• Two pay periods per month
• Paid sick leave
• 401k and employee stock ownership plans
• Paid training and advancement opportunities
• Numerous employee only banking benefits

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.