Accounting Clerk III

ObjectWin Technology; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Clerk III to support their Reporting team in Dallas. This role involves managing a variety of accounting projects, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing supervision to fellow clerks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bookkeeping principles and excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to efficiency initiatives and work with a dynamic team to meet critical deadlines. If you have a passion for accounting and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of accounting projects and maintain records.
• Provide supervision to other Accounting Clerks and perform audits.

Skills

Bookkeeping Principles

Mathematical Reasoning

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Accounting Software

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Title: Accounting Clerk III

Location: Dallas, TX 75235

Type: 03 Months Contract

Job Description

This candidate will aid our Reporting team by their ability to search for details and documentation in the PeopleSoft financials for a large deadline at the end of November for approximately 130 financial reports due to a sponsor. There will be ad hoc requests along with the pulling of this documentation. Understanding of PeopleSoft is a plus as well as basic accounting procedures will help them understand the needs and requirements of the team.

Works under general supervision to perform technical activities and administer accounting programs that require general bookkeeping/accounting knowledge in Accounting and Fiscal Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs a broad range of accounting projects with lead responsibility for accounting records in a department.
2. Provide working supervision to other Accounting Clerks.
3. Performs audits and review of transactions.
4. Serves as liaison between vendors, bank, etc.
5. Promote efficiency and sustainability initiatives towards paperless processes.
6. Makes standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics.
7. Analyzes and verifies internal consistency, completeness and mathematical accuracy of account documents and makes adjustments.
8. Prepares basic to intermediate monthly and annual reconciliation of ledger accounts and other accounts as assigned to department.
9. Prepares, produces, balances, and posts financial department data.
10. Posts completed account information to verify accounts are balanced.
11. Resolves discrepancies in departmental data, both written and verbal.
12. May monitor grant budgets for allowable expenditures and resolve all discrepancies.
13. May produce standardized financial reports for management regarding standing on individual accounts in addition to overall departmental financial status.
14. May perform duties of supervisor in their absence.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years' experience and an understanding of bookkeeping accounting principles, but not requiring the skills of a fully trained accountant.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Work requires thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles.
• Work requires ability to apply mathematical reasoning to analyze data and determine discrepancies in financial accounts.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; and accounting software.
• Detail-orientation and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting project objectives and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels within the organization.
• Customer Service and/or sales experience.
• Basic understanding of Accounting credit/debit principles.