Accounting Clerk

JOB DESCRIPTION

ACCOUNTING CLERK – Full-Time

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for clerical and data entry duties in the Accounting Department. The Accounting Clerk may be tasked with the completion of bill and payment reconciliation. The Accounting Clerk may also assist with creation of product knowledge, and works on special projects and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

• Quickbooks knowledge of invoicing, credit card payments and reconciliations.
• Extensive use of Microsoft Excel for report running, creation, and tracking (macro knowledge a plus)
• Highly organized person to keep track of spreadsheets for utilities for the stores and file management of invoices.
• Responsible for payments via portals for utilities and downloading of invoices.
• Is a highly motivated individual who thrives in an ambiguous and ever-changing environment – someone always up for a challenge and inspiring others to learn and think differently.
• Upholds all company policies and practices.
• Performs/completes other duties or special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (required for candidates to be considered)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Two years of experience in an office setting utilizing Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Must be able to remain organized and have attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills; communicates effectively with vendors and coworkers.
• Strong sense of urgency, flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.
• Proficiency and comfort using a computer and other technology.
• Exceptional customer service skills for calling vendors for payments.
• Desire and ability to learn the business.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to continuously sit/remain in a seated position at a computer, communicate with customers, co-workers, vendors, either in-person or over the phone, including speaking, hearing, and sight in order to assist vendors and coworkers; utilize fine finger movement (i.e. keyboard operating, writing, etc.) and tactile/touch to assist with products, equipment, etc., and grasping, gripping, holding with hands and/or fingers.
• Must be able to continuously communicate with customers, co-workers, vendors, either in-person or over the phone, including speaking, hearing, and sight in order to assist vendors and coworkers.
• While working, this position may be exposed to tolerance of noise from products and environments, tolerance of smells/scents of products (i.e. candles, potpourri, lotions, etc.).

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

This is a regular, full-time, hourly position that is deemed “non-exempt” by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and will be required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Pursuant to the FLSA, any hours worked over 40 will be paid at time-and-one-half as overtime.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & DISCLAIMERS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of an employee, so classified.

Employees must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

LGA Retail, Inc. (d.b.a. Little Green Apple) does not discriminate in its employment, or any other programs or activities, on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, economic status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability, if requested.