Accounting Clerk — Make a Difference & Grow

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

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.