Senior Accounting Clerk

Habitec Architecture And Planning; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Habitec Architecture And Planning is looking for a Senior Accounting Clerk to support financial operations in San Jose, California. You will handle daily financial transactions, maintain organized records in the general ledger, and assist with month-end closing procedures.

The ideal candidate should possess over 5 years of experience in accounting, have strong attention to detail, and be proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of accounting principles are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or clerical experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of accounting principles like debits and credits.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, payments, and expense data.
• Reconciling vendor statements and bank accounts.
• Organizing and maintaining financial records.

Skills

Strong mathematical accuracy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Intuit Quickbooks Enterprise

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Senior Accounting Clerk

Supports financial departments by processing, verifying, and reconciling daily financial transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, invoices, and expense data. They maintain accurate, up-to-date, and organized records in the general ledger, often requiring proficiency in Excel and accounting software. The role requires high attention to detail for handling data entry and supporting month-end closing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Processing invoices, payments, and expense data.
• Reconciliation: Reconciling vendor statements, bank accounts, and resolving discrepancies.
• Data Entry: Posting daily transactions, such as receipts and payments, to the general ledger.
• Record Maintenance: Organizing and maintaining financial records, filing systems, and documentation.
• Month-End Support: Assisting with preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Compliance & Administrative: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and aiding in audits.

  Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Education: May require an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • Experience: Requires 5+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or clerical experience.
  • Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting software, Intuit Quickbooks Enterprise, Microsoft Excel.
  • Skills: Strong mathematical accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge: Understanding of accounting principles (debits/credits)