Lead Accounting Clerk

PTS Advance; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks an Accounting Clerk - Lead to perform advanced accounting tasks including preparation of entries and management reports, and to assist accountants and supervisors with analyses of general ledger accounts. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and strong Excel/Word proficiency.

Responsibilities include preparing complex inventory and sales reports, variance analyses, monthly journal entries for product sales and inventory, supporting AFE control monitoring, and other

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience as an accounting clerk.
• Proficient in Excel and Word, 10-key by touch, SAP and Avantis experience a plus.
• Strong work ethic; detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable; possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepares required reports on complex inventory and sales data
• Prepares Payment & Accrual Variance (PAV) account analyses balances
• Prepares monthly journal entries for product sales and inventory
• Assists in AFE control monitoring
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Excel

Word

10-key by touch

Data analysis

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SAP

Avantis

Job description

The Accounting Clerk - Lead performs a wide variety of advanced and complex accounting work including preparation of accounting entries and issuance of management reports. The incumbent assists accountants and supervisors in same, while preparing analyses of various general ledger accounts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares required reports on complex inventory and sales data
• Prepares Payment & Accrual Variance (PAV) account analyses balances
• Prepares monthly journal entries for product sales and inventory
• Assists in AFE control monitoring
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Internal Controls:

Understands and complies with established departmental processes and procedures designed to support internal controls efforts. Identifies and brings to the attention of department management internal controls deficiencies.

Successful incumbents will have:

• 6+ years’ experience as an accounting clerk
• Proficient in Excel and Word, 10-key by touch, SAP and Avantis experience a plus;
• Strong work ethic; detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable; possess strong organizational and time management skills;
• Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills;
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Position Scope/Contribution:

This position contributes to the overall effectiveness of the department. Timing and accuracy are important in the processing of journal entries and reports prepared and issued to management. Works under minimum supervision and has some latitude for decisions within the scope of delegated authority. The role applies knowledge of advanced accounting methods and procedures