Accounting Clerk

TITLE: Accounting Clerk

EFFECTIVE DATE: 3/1/2024

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Salaried

LOCATION: Dayton, OH

SALARY RANGE: $35,000 - 48,000

POSITION TYPE: Full time

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance & Administration

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Accounting clerk is responsible for the financial and clerical support of the finance department. They are in charge of making payments owed by Omega CDC to vendors. They will help create vendor invoices or bills and record company transactions. This department is vital for the smooth functioning of the departments at Omega CDC.

The Accounting Clerk will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for services offered to clients and reimbursement from grant funders. The Accounting Clerk will need excellent research and record-keeping skills. They will be required to possess superior communication abilities and strong math or computer knowledge so invoices are billed accurately and timely.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compiling and reviewing supporting documentation for grant reimbursement
• Prepare Invoices listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
• Reconcile bank statements
• Input daily bookkeeping and record keeping
• Verify invoices against purchase requests on expensify and ensure goods or services are received from vendors
• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files and contacts delinquent account holders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or Finance, accredited institution or related fields such as Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• 1 - 3 Years of experience in Accounting/Finance
• 1 - 2 Years of experience in grant management preferred
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and motivation when working independently with participants, data entry, and with projects.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite).
• Proficient in Accounting Software- QuickBooks, Sage Intact or Equivalent
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners, colleagues, and participants.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)