POSITION: ACCOUNTING CLERK
Full-time, Non-exempt position
LOCATION: KBIC Tribal Center
16429 Beartown Road
Baraga, MI 49908
SALARY: Grade 6 (minimum starting wage = $18.40/hour)
SUMMARY:
Responsible for performing general accounting and administrative functions under established policies, procedures, and controls. Records classify and summarize accounting data. Performs accounting duties in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Revenue Accounting, Payroll, or other accounting functions as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s Degree in Accounting
OR Associate’s Degree in Business with Accounting Principles I & II* (successful completion of Business Core courses will meet Associate Degree requirement). *Applicants currently enrolled in Accounting Principles II may be eligible for employment contingent on passing the class with at least a “C” average; will not maintain eligibility if the class is dropped or needs to be repeated.
OR Successful completion of Accounting Principles I & II* AND one (1) year accounting work experience in an accounting office or organization. *Applicants currently enrolled in Accounting Principles II may be eligible for employment contingent on passing the class with at least a “C” average; will not maintain eligibility if the class is dropped or needs to be repeated.
OR High School Diploma and 5 years full-time work experience in accounting, performing the duties and responsibilities listed in the job description. (*list of duties and responsibilities listed below)
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and employees.
- The ability to plan, organize, set, and meet priorities, strict deadlines and the ability to successfully cope with stressful situations and conditions is required.
- Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must possess strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must possess superior spreadsheet skills (Microsoft Excel).
- Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of accounting.
- Must have a working knowledge of business machines (computers, printers, fax,
copy machines, etc.).
- Must be self-motivated with excellent problem-solving ability.
- Must be able to prepare records in a clear logical manner with attentiveness to detail.
- Must possess sound judgment and be able to apply discretion in confidential matters.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Must be able to continuously sit; occasionally stand and walk and carry up to ten (10) pounds.
- Must be able to lift to forty (40) pounds.
- Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical.
INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.
VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will also be given to Veterans who do not have bad behavior or
dishonorable discharges (need DD214).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Audits invoices against purchase orders and researches discrepancies.
- Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, and reviews for accuracy.
- Monitors account receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.
- Codes data for input to the accounting system according to company procedures.
- Held accountable, to a high degree, for the accuracy and thoroughness of departmental records and reports.
- Performs billing activities promptly.
- Maintains good working relationships with co-workers, employees, vendors, customers, and management.
- Files and maintains accounting records, vendor files, and customer files.
- Researches and processes all invoices and disbursement documents that require payment.
- Enters necessary information into the computer and prepares checks to pay invoices and other disbursements promptly.
- Applies basic accounting principles.
- Organizes and files all invoices and supporting documentation to properly maintain an orderly and accurate filing system.
- Obtains authorized approval for all disbursements.
- Investigates vendor and customer problems and answers all inquiries.
- Performs daily revenue accounting and audit.
- Assists in cash receipts processing, coding, and reconciliation.
- May perform Payroll duties as assigned.
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
- Attends training as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
