Accounting Clerk
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Accounting Clerk

The Accounting Clerk supports the Assistant Accounting Manager(s) and Accountant(s) in all aspects of accounts receivable and accounts payable including but not limited to the generation of billings, verification and posting of cash receipts, processing of invoices received for payment, and resolution of any discrepancies in cash receipt or disbursements for multiple assigned metropolitan, water and sanitation, park and recreation, fire protection/emergency service districts, and other various clients.

Organizational Competencies and Cultural Values Summary: PCGI's work culture encompasses the values of excellent, teamwork, respectfulness, effective leadership, and exceeding expectations. Employee and the Executive Leadership Team promote and support our non-negotiables of Graciousness, Respectfulness, Responsible, Team Focused, Aware, Integrity, and Hungry. This position is expected to demonstrate PCGI's company culture and values , working cooperatively to identify and implement systems and resources across the department, and assist in the implementation of PCGI's vision and annual goals.

Major Responsibilities:

Accounting & Budget Functions

• Primary responsibility is to assist in maintaining the accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers and records for each client.
• Processes invoices for payment to vendors.

• Ensures accurate GL coding and timely payment of vendors

• Reconciles and report discrepancies found in records.
• Assists with trial balances and compare to financial tracker to true up the tracker
• Provides general accounting and clerical support to the finance and accounting department.
• Assists with quarterly and year-end payroll reporting.

Interoffice Relations

• Works closely with Assistant Accounting Manager and Accountants to handle issues and transactions related to finance and accounting.
• Works closely other Departments with the payables and billings processes

Other Duties as Assigned

Supervised by: Director of Finance and Accounting

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each major responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate computers using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well all additional relevant and required computer hardware and software
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and terminology
• Situational awareness
• Ability to identify problems then develop and implement solutions with critical thinking skills
• Strong reasoning, judgment, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Flexibility and versatility to prioritize and manage projects to completion under multiple, rapidly changing requests
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Motivated, driven and engaging demeanor and be able to communicate effectively with staff and clients
• Ability to anticipate the needs of clients and team members
• Able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and follow through on work assignments
• Collaborative work style with an emphasis on building and fostering relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others.
• Must be willing to carry out company goals and policies.
• Improves and promotes quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Willing to continue professional development.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate (speak, read and write) in English with individuals in person, by telephone, and by email
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents and service plans agreements in English
• Ability to compose business correspondence to a variety of audiences
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from directors, managers, consultants, constituents, various groups, and staff.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts as required in maintaining and reporting expenses, and estimates including adding, subtracting and balancing..
• Analytical and detail-oriented

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of, constituents, service vendors, and Team members.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree with emphasis in accounting or closely related field.
• One or more years of experience preferred.
• QuickBooks experience preferred.

Equipment: Must be able to operate a computer, fax machine, copier, telephone, motor vehicle.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position involves work in an office and outdoors at various project sites. The estimate is 85% indoors and 15% outdoors.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• Has frequent need to perform the following physical activities: bend/stoop/squat, climb stairs, push or pull, reach above shoulders.
• Constant needs to perform the following physical activities: writing/typing, grasping/turning, and finger dexterity.
• Lifting/carrying less than 10 pounds frequently.
• Vision requirements: constant needs to read manuals, reports, financial statements, complete forms, and view the computer screen.
• Hearing requirements: constant needs to communicate over the telephone and in person.

Driving Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and a clean driving record to operate a company-owned fleet vehicle.
• Ability and means to travel locally as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required.

Work Environment:

• Professional appearance and dress consistent with the desired corporate image
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the individual regularly works in an office environment and does not work near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Benefits Offered

Benefits:

401k Retirement Plan

Car Fleet for Business Use

Insurance:

Medical Insurance

• OAP Plans
• Traditional PPO Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.: Medical, Limited, and Dependent Care)

Additional:

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time

Position Information

Location: Loveland, CO

Position Status: Full Time Employment

Job Category: Finance and Accounting

Work Experience

Required: 1+ years of experience in accounting

Preferred: Knowledge of government accounting, QuickBooks experience

Education level Required: Associates Degree with emphasis in accounting or closely related field preferred; an equivalent combination of related education and experience required

Salary: $45,000 -$55,000

Closing Date: 10/18/2024