Accounting Clerk I - Finance with Purpose

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

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.