Accounting Clerk

**MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION**

**_Position:_** Accounting Clerk

**_Program:_** MAOF Fiscal Department

**_Salary:_** $20.00 - $21.73 per hour

**_Status:_** Non-Exempt

**_Reports To:_** Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Finance Manager

**SUMMARY**
- As a highly independent and detail-oriented professional, you will provide essential clerical and accounting support to the MAOF Fiscal Department. Your key responsibilities will include processing Accounts Payable invoices, maintaining accurate and up-to-date files, handling accounts payable tasks, and assisting accounting personnel. You will also be proficient in operating a range of office equipment and machines._

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provide administrative and accounting support to the department
- Process and manage Accounts Payable invoices, including data entry and filing
- Prepare and maintain accurate accounting documents and records
- Perform daily data entry tasks in the database
- Support accounting personnel and other teams as needed
- Provide front desk coverage when required
- File and reconcile deposits
- Use calculators, adding machines, and databases to perform tasks
- Match invoices to work orders and process bills for payment
- Open mail and match payments to invoices
- Utilize computer systems to run databases, pay bills, and order supplies
- Stay up-to-date with changing standards, procedures, and laws
- Perform other duties as assigned by management

**REQUIRMENTS**
- 2+ years of accounting experience
- High School Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree or relevant certification preferred
- Familiarity with basic accounting procedures and software
- Proficient in MS Office, databases, and accounting software
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to follow written and oral directions, manage multiple tasks, and maintain regular attendance (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm)

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**_MAOF Sponsored Benefits:_**

MAOF offers a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for both part
- and full-time employees, including:

- Personal Time Off (PTO) ? (Vacation/personal days or sick time).
- Paid Sick Time ? 48 hours.
- Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
- Bereavement Leave ? 5 paid days.
- Jury Duty ? 5 paid days.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan - 5% employer match ? 100% vested.
- Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
- Pet Insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance (EAP) ? For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
- Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
- Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days).
- Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Credit Union Membership