Bartons- Accounting Clerk

E.C. Barton & Company; Malden (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounting Clerk to maintain financial records and support the Home Office Accounting Department. The role involves verifying transactions, balancing accounts, and providing customer service. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and relevant experience. Join a supportive team that values accuracy and quality in a moderate noise environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Verifies, allocates, and posts business transactions.
• Reconciles and balances accounts.
• Computes and mails monthly statements to customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Support

Quality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office Software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Department: Retail

Reports To: Store Manager, Company Controller

General Description

Keeps records of financial transactions for the establishment by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Functions

Include the following; other activities may be assigned:

• Maintains and compiles accurate records for Barton's Store Location(s), and effectively communicates and transmits appropriate information to the Home Office Accounting Department.

Responsibilities

Job Duties

Must perform the following duties to achieve essential job functions; other duties may be assigned:

• Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts.
• Reconciles and balances accounts.
• Computes and mails monthly statements to customers.
• Assists with answering incoming telephone calls, determines the purpose of callers, and forwards calls to appropriate personnel.

Performance Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Customer Service – Handles difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED and one to two years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Computer Skills

Working knowledge of computers, databases, and office software.

Physical Demands

Frequently sit, talk, or hear; occasionally stand and walk. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

Moderate noise level; reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.