Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Pay Grade: 2 Full Time, Hourly Non-exempt

Department: Finance and Accounting Reports to: Staff Accountant

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Accounting Clerk will hold an entry level position responsible for supporting the finance and accounting department’s activities. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for accurate and timely data entry and information processing. They will perform general accounting activities including but not limited to customer invoicing, processing and paying vendor bills, collections, statement reconciliations, payroll entry and generating various reports. Additionally, they will assist in gathering information to maintain product and services costings as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the finance and accounting team’s daily activities.
Assist with the general ledger accounting.
Enter and accurately maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
Strive to understand overall organizational and accounting team objectives.
Provide support for the accounting system to ensure consistency and accuracy in transaction entry and reporting of all accounts.
Monitor client account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
Perform client follow-up to verify final resolution and determine satisfaction level.
Assist in preparing all invoice types through an automated process in ConnectWise based on billing cycle.
Assist in processing employee time and expense reports.
Assist with conducting credit checks on prospects and report results to management.
Maintain client financial information and status in ConnectWise.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Contribute as a key member of the finance and accounting team.
Ensure consistency of existing accounting systems through creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards/procedures.
Identify areas and make constructive suggestions for improvement.
Communicate escalated issues as needed to the immediate supervisor.
Document any changes to internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities.
Provide awareness of the entire organization’s business units for which support is being provided.
Responsible for entering all work as activities or service tickets with time and expenses in ConnectWise as it occurs.
Understand processes by completing assigned training materials on the ConnectWise University.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

A successful Accounting Clerk must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Embrace the Core Values from the following pages
Attention to detail is essential
Strong organizational, communication, and client service skills
High School Diploma or GED with strong problem-solving reasoning and math skills
Two or more years performing comparable duties in a +20 employee small to medium size business
Demonstrate ability to hold confidential and sensitive information
Must be eligible for surety bonding and pass a full background screen
Demonstrate understanding and basic skills using Microsoft Office applications
Experience with Quick Books Enterprise software and solid grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is a plus
Excellent understanding of the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Demonstrate ability to conduct effective collection processes to maintain AR accounts within the approved payment terms
Skill to assist in planning with an ability to think ahead and plan
Strong communications skills including telephone, written, and verbal; active listening and a focus on client care and proficiency at the keyboard
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
Curiosity and a strong drive to learn, grow, and contribute
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary commensurate with proven experience. Benefit offerings include personal insurances: health, dental, vision, short term disability as well as paid time off, holidays and matching retirement plan. The company encourages professional and personal growth with certification incentives and other programs. Personality and skill level testing are used to assess and assist in development goals that are mutually beneficial to growth and success.

Fusion IT is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

Company Core Values:

Act with a Heart of Servitude

Bring a smile with service to all stakeholders
Driven to deliver client satisfaction
Embrace and apply good stewardship of others’ resources

Do the right thing

Exhibit integrity in all matters without compromise
Exercise respect and fairness to all stakeholders
Be accountable and take responsibility for ones’ actions
Trust is not taken for granted but consistently earned

Embrace Family Culture

Use family values when conducting business or engaging with team members
Be a team contributor to build and deliver effective client solutions
Actively participate and contribute to mentoring and training opportunities
Demonstrate and embrace servant leadership principals
Be collaborative for the greater good of the team

Be Professional

Demonstrate a higher level of service and knowledge for the clients benefit
Be dependable and thorough in the service delivery
Form and nurture relationships

Be Innovative and Passionate

Challenge the status quo; maximize risk managed client business solutions
Show drive and passion for one’s “calling or purpose” in life aligning with the company goals and objectives
Exhibit foundational work-life balance rooted in Faith, Family and Country

Just own IT

Self-accountability
Empower yourself to take charge and get it done
Uphold our commitment of dependable IT services