Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Scheffel Boyle CPAs is seeking an Accounting Clerk focused on accounts receivable/payables at our Alton, IL office. This position will ensure that the company receives payment for services and monitor the outflow of capital. If you have the skills and the desire to shine, we are looking for you! This is a full-time or part-time position (24-40 hours a week; Monday-Friday). Benefits will only be offered at 30+ hours of work per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates invoices and submits invoices to clients
• Maintains and updates customer files
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment
• Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested
• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, and preparing remittance advices to vendors
• Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment and identifies discount and other cost saving opportunities
• Reconciles accounts receivable and accounts payable on a periodic basis
• Calculates use tax based on invoices and prepares use tax return
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements
• Assists Controller/Business Manager in reconciling various accounts each month
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed
• Performs other related accounting duties as assigned

Skills

• Associates Degree in Business or relevant work experience of 3-5 years with Accounts Receivable/Payable
• Comfortable dealing with numbers and financial information
• Experience in Office 365, Sage, CCH Practice, Client Write-Up, and Datair is a plus
• Attention to detail and trustworthy
• Superb problem solving and strategic thinking
• Able to maintain confidentiality to company and client information
• Ability to prioritize and remain organized

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday