Accounting Clerk

Performs and examines a variety of accounting transactions for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformity with established accounting procedures. Required experience includes fundamental accounting skills, assertiveness, time management, discretion, and independence. Duties include primarily accounts payable, with general ledger, purchase order, accounts receivable, and reporting functions.

Accounts Payable

• Responsible for thoroughly reviewing and coding all invoices into proper general ledger accounts.
• Monitors invoices that are due and any available discounts or credits.
• Timely follow up and communication with managers, directors, and executives regarding questions and approval on invoices;
• Process the mailing of accounts payable checks and file/scan vendor invoices.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor files including verifying federal tax id numbers and direct deposit/EFT information.
• Review and process corporate credit card transactions on a monthly basis according to company policy.

Purchasing Support

• Create purchase orders for entire staff; maintain proper purchase order procedures and ensure that all required information is detailed and complete.
• Match invoices and P.O. for accuracy of equipment received. Review all documents for error, overage, or incomplete information.
• Get proper approval/signature at different stages of the PO cycle.

Month-End Closing Activity

• Create, maintain record, and enter monthly-recurring journal entries and non-recurring journal entries in the accounting software program.
• Track and accrue certain monthly invoices that were not received by time of close.
• Prepare standard monthly reports and ad-hoc reports as requested.

Accounts Receivable and Other Activities as Assigned

• Support Department with Accounts Receivable functions.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A comprehensive understanding of accounting and business practices.
• Skills in oral and written communication
• Ability to diplomatically communicate with customers, vendors, employees, and various businesses contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to process, create, compose, and extract data from spreadsheets, databases, and correspondence in MS office.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to scan documents and send email attachments.
• Knowledge of filing practices and procedures.
• Ability to function as a team player and work well with others.
• Ability to work with scheduled deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Maintain desk procedures manual.
• Work normal office hours.
• Hold a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to type / keyboard at least 45 wpm.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Meet department and company performance & attendance expectations.

Education and Experience:

The minimum recommended entrance requirement is an Associate Degree in Accounting with two years of accounting experience. Entrance and experience requirements may be altered or waived as deemed to be in the best interest of the company.

This position is overtime eligible. Candidates must be located in the Boise, ID area.