Finance Operations Associate

1 week ago


Shelton, Connecticut, United States Vaco Full time

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Company Overview: Vaco is a prominent player in the retail sector, known for its commitment to delivering outstanding products and services. We prioritize fostering a vibrant and supportive workplace culture. We are currently in search of a proficient Accounting Clerk who possesses expertise in retail operations, inventory oversight, and substantial data entry.

Role Summary: The Accounting Clerk will play a vital role in enhancing our financial and inventory management processes. This position encompasses significant data entry duties alongside managing various accounting and inventory responsibilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a robust grasp of retail accounting principles, hands-on experience with inventory control, and exceptional data entry capabilities.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Data Management:
    • Execute extensive data entry functions, which include recording and updating financial transactions, inventory logs, and sales figures within accounting and inventory systems.
    • Guarantee the precision and completeness of entered data while upholding data integrity.
  • Transaction Oversight:
    • Document and validate daily retail sales transactions, encompassing cash, credit, and check payments.
    • Reconcile daily cash and credit receipts with sales reports to ensure accuracy.
  • Accounts Management:
    • Process and verify invoices related to retail acquisitions and inventory, ensuring adherence to company policies.
    • Prepare and execute payments for vendors and suppliers, managing payment timelines.
    • Track and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable to facilitate timely collections.
  • Inventory Oversight:
    • Assist in monitoring and managing inventory levels, including recording stock quantities and identifying discrepancies.
    • Reconcile inventory records with physical counts and investigate any variances.
    • Support inventory audits and ensure proper documentation for inventory transactions.
  • Financial Reporting:
    • Contribute to the preparation of financial reports and summaries related to retail operations and inventory, including sales and expense documentation.
    • Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes with accurate financial and inventory data.
  • Record Maintenance:
    • Maintain precise and organized financial and inventory records and files.
    • Ensure all documentation is systematically filed and readily accessible.
  • Client Interaction:
    • Address and resolve accounting and inventory-related inquiries from customers and vendors professionally.
  • Regulatory Compliance:
    • Assist in ensuring adherence to company policies, retail accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
    • Support internal and external audits as necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience:
    • Demonstrated experience as an Accounting Clerk or in a similar capacity within a retail environment with inventory management duties.
    • Proven track record of heavy data entry tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Skills:
    • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
    • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
    • Excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities.
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Vaco is committed to promoting a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as required by law.

Vaco LLC and its affiliates are dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out.

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for this employment opportunity. You further agree that you have accurately represented your qualifications and will maintain confidentiality regarding any information learned from Vaco about the position.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state-specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role at Vaco depends on various factors including:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

As required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in applicable geographies. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.


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