Accounting Clerk

Eckerd Connects; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

9 days vacation in first year

Minimum of 11 paid holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement savings plan with employer

Workers Compensation

AD&D Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is recruiting for an accounting clerk at the Potomac Job Corps site in Washington, DC. The position handles general accounting clerical tasks, data entry, and preparation of financial reports as part of daily center operations.

The role supports payroll processes and center accounting status while contributing to a harassment-free, respectful work environment. The organization provides a benefits package and PSLF-eligible employment options.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Courses in general accounting and bookkeeping and one-year experience as a general accounting clerk preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing general accounting clerical duties; maintains accounting files.
• Enters data into the computer and proofs financial reports; records, classifies, and summarizes invoices, work orders, purchase orders, etc.
• Processes vendor invoices by comparing invoice amount with the authorized purchase order and receiving information. Prepares expenditure report. Checks invoice activity against general ledger.
• Maintains center records, ledgers, and journals as necessary to determine center financial status.
• 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.
• Assists in assembling and compiling financial data as requested; Assists in compiling and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Cultivates and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.

Skills

Data entry

Accounting clerical

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

General accounting courses

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

Hourly Range: $21.83

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing general accounting clerical duties; maintains accounting files.
• Enters data into the computer and proofreads financial reports; records, classifies, and summarizes invoices, work orders, purchase orders, etc.
• Processes vendor invoices by comparing invoice amount with the authorized purchase order and receiving information. Prepares expenditure report. Checks invoice activity against general ledger.
• Maintains center records, ledgers, and journals as necessary to determine center financial status.
• 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.
• Assists in assembling and compiling financial data as requested; Assists in compiling and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Cultivates and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required. Courses in general accounting and bookkeeping and one-year experience as a general accounting clerk preferred.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• 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

Potomac Job Corps 1 DC Village Ln SW, Washington, DC 20032

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

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Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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