Contract Clerk

Puente Hills CDJR; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Puente Hills CDJR is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support accounts payable and accounts receivable while assisting the Controller with varied accounting tasks.

The role requires basic accounting knowledge, strong Excel skills, and reliable attention to detail. Training will be provided; candidates should present a professional appearance and be ready to contribute to a busy finance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some accounting/finance courses.
• At least 1 year of general office and accounting/finance experience.
• Ability to read instructions, perform basic math, and use PC apps.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile invoices with receiving documents and verify approvals before payment.
• Pay miscellaneous invoices and process daily bank deposits.
• Print checks and attach to invoices for Controller approval.
• Post receivable checks to accounts and reconcile multiple accounts.
• Maintain various Excel worksheets and data spreadsheets.
• Make daily journal entries for sales transactions.
• Maintain petty cash with adequate change; ensure proper stocking.
• Complete required training and follow Employee Handbook policies.
• Adhere to additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting basics

General math

PC skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting/finance coursework

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Reports to: Controller

Position Information: The Accounting Assistant is responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable and assisting the Controller with other accounting functions. Must present a professional appearance.

Position Responsibilities

• Reconcile invoices with receiving documents and/or verify approval of invoices prior to payment.
• Pay miscellaneous invoices.
• Print checks for payment.
• Attach checks to invoices and forward to Controller for approval.
• Post receivable checks to accounts.
• Reconcile multiple accounts.
• Maintain various Excel worksheets.
• Process daily bank deposits.
• Make journal entries appropriate to daily sales.
• Maintain change in petty cash box (stock with adequate change).
• Complete all training as directed by supervisor.
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth in Employee Handbook.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Education: High school diploma or the equivalent and some accounting/finance college courses.

Experience: At least one year of general office and accounting/finance experience.

Special Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information quickly. General math skills. Ability to use personal computer applications including word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Frequently works on a computer or other “close vision” tasks. Finger and hand dexterity required to operate a cash register and handle cash. Occasionally requires the ability to lift 20 pounds of material.

THE ABOVE DECLARATIONS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN “ALL-INCLUSIVE” LIST OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB DESCRIBED OR OF THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB. RATHER, THEY ARE INTENDED ONLY TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

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