Our Accounting Clerk III position is a salaried, exempt office role. Starting salary based on experience. This position works Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. This is a full-time position, eligible for an attractive benefit package on the 90th day of employment. Benefits include 401k with company match and full medical, dental, and vision insurance package. Checker Distributors is a family-owned company that has been in business for over 70 years, and is continuing to grow! Don't get lost in the crowd working for a huge corporation! If you want to work somewhere that you can truly make an impact, this is the place for you! Many of our employees have worked here long-term, because they enjoy the casual atmosphere and culture of caring leadership! Checker consistently evolves to keep up with an ever-changing business environment, creating a lot of stability and growth! Don't miss out on the opportunity to work somewhere that you will be able to truly enjoy your job! Requirements: Primary Job Summary: The Accounting Clerk III position will have flexible responsibilities in Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable, which focuses on the higher level accounting and general ledger duties. Responsibilities below will change dependent upon primary focus of AR or AP. Monitor and Secure Corporate Cash and GL accounts:
- Oversee accurate, complete checkbook entries. Confirm and review automated payments, deposits and credit card deposits and enter in checkbook. Reconcile to AP entries and General Ledger.
- Work closely with accounting department's leads and manager, including analyzing performance and ensuring appropriate training and cross training. Evaluate procedures and processes regularly
- Assist in oversight of timely processing and payment of invoices and ensure timely billing to customers.
- Assist in oversight of Customer Collections group and ensure timely resolution of past dues.
- Prepare general ledger journal entries for all transactions that don't go through subsidiary ledgers.
- Review expenses and analyze options for potential cost reduction. Review with managers.
- Assist in analysis of bank fees, credit card processing fees, commercial insurance, utilities and other Vendor Service related fees. Obtaining and analyzing quotes may be involved.
Ensure accuracy of Financial Statements through:
- Analyzing AP register detail monthly and Review dating and GL accounts particularly for assets and significant repairs/maintenance.
- Reviewing Trial Balance and all GL accounts monthly for accuracy. Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure necessary entries of accrued/prepaid expenses and assets are provided to prepare amortization schedule monthly. Reconcile monthly. Carefully review inter-organizational transactions.
- Prepare general ledger journal entries for all transactions that do not go through subsidiary ledgers.
- Reconcile Bank Records to Checkbook each month. Prepare report to bank.
- Reconcile AP and AR Ageing and other subsidiary reports to appropriate GL account.
- Performing various system reviews and Continue to improve various review reports.
- Maintain benefits cost records. Work with HR and external broker on reconciliations for medical insurance
- Work with Controller to ensure legal compliance for required reports, administration and communication, and timely deposits of funds
- Conduct periodic reviews of customer accounts in AR. Ensure appropriate notes and follow-up are performed. Analyze bad debt and accruals.
- Assist Controller in review of 401k administrative documents, flexible spending and H.S.A. benefits as applicable.
Safeguard Corporate Assets through:
- Monitor and make recommendations related to internal controls in all departments, including proper separation of duties
- Assist in maintaining asset list. Reconciliation of Assets and Depreciation to external accountant records.
- Assist in ensuring appropriate corporate taxes are paid or remitted and properly classified
- Assist in ensuring compliance with IRS requirements for documentation and recordkeeping, including 1099's as required. Also, assist with PTI (Subchapter S) recordkeeping for owners.
- Assist in reviewing all corporate contracts.
- Coordinate and cooperate with annual/periodic audits. Review and respond to recommendations. Implement appropriate correction measures when necessary.
- Maintain knowledge of Accounting and banking computer systems and procedures in order to provide back up support in times of increased workload or absence.
Assist in Meeting Strategic Plan, Long-Range Goals through:
- Daily assistance with preparation of Daily reports to management.
- Investigate ongoing potential improvements using new technologies and Checker accounting applications
- Ensure the Accounting Department retains a customer service attitude for co-workers as well as Checker customers.
- Provide assistance in analyzing capital projects and/or long-range proposals.
- Assist all managers in any way to meet their goals. Work as a team intra and inter-departmental
Requirements Skills and Requirements: Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (required) Experience in an accounting related environment Attention to detail and high level of accuracy Phone experience and the willingness to take charge and resolve customer problems promptly Have strong customer service skills and work efficiently with little supervision Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines An ability to multitask and stay focused on the job Team player who enjoys working with customers Strong work ethic and excellent attendance and punctuality history Proficient in computer skills with a thorough understanding of Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word