Accounting Clerk

Position Summary Responsible for properly performing the administrative and data entry duties necessary to correctly create entries to the general ledger, assist with the accounts payable function, assist with the payroll function, and other duties as assigned. Essential Duties And Responsibilities (These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all-inclusive for this position) Assists the Accounts Payable Department in investigating any questionable invoices and follows up with the vendors and/or departments. This includes working with vendors, service providers, and departments to reconcile all documents. Assists the Accounts Payable Department in preparing all invoices for payment; open, date stamp, and distribute incoming mail; prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms; review vendor contracts/agreements to verify the accuracy of invoices, coding to enter to the general ledger. Assists the Payroll Department in compiling and posting data related to hours worked, paid time off, benefits, gratuities, and direct deposits into the payroll software program. Assists the Payroll Department in the necessary research to resolve payroll disputes and payroll errors. Assists the Payroll Department in the timely processing of enrollment forms. Assists the Controller and the Staff Accountant in the month-end process. Must be proactive and identify problems, solutions, concerns, and follow-up with the Controller and/or Director of Finance. Held accountable, to a high degree, for the accuracy and thoroughness of departmental records and reports. Assist in the Audit Process. Computes credit terms, discounts, shipment charges, and rates for goods and services. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities None General Conditions Communicate effectively with all levels of team members, guests, and outside contacts. Must demonstrate excellent guest service skills to all team members. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Move around all work areas effectively. Able to work periodically under conditions of extreme urgency (creating higher levels of job stress). Must be able to sit for long periods of time at a desk while doing computer work. Job Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. College accounting courses preferred. At least two (2) years experience in accounts payable or accounting; a combination of education and experience may be considered. Basic software knowledge, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word. Excellent guest service skills. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Good math skills. General clerical duties such as operating printers, copiers, and postage machines. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member may be required to talk; hear; stand; walk; sit; reach; climb; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl, and have hand-to-finger dexterity. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. You may be subject to secondhand smoke when in the casino environment. This position is performed in an office setting. Regulatory And Compliance Responsibilities Obtain and maintain a License B with Spokane Tribal Gaming. Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco. Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the team member's department. Have full knowledge of Title 31 rules and regulations as it relates to the accounting. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr