Accounting Clerk

Company: John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Location: Sheboygan
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Do you have the ability to comprehend and identify inconsistencies in numbers and finances? Do you have a keen eye for detail when it comes to data sheets and formulas? Do you have accounting experience and want to be able to put it to use? The John Michael Kohler Art Center is looking for a full-time Accounting Clerk to join our Finance Department.Position SummeryThe Accounting Clerk will be responsible for the processing and recording of all cash receipts, accounts receivable, cost allocations, maintaining certain assets subsidiary records and supporting the accounts payable function on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy and high level of attention to detail.This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesAn individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Process accounts payable purchase orders and invoices including company credit card charges.Process accounts payable company vendor payments by check and electronic transfer.Update and maintain accounts payable vendor database.Collect daily "batches" and verify cash and credit card charges received. Enter Accounts Receivable invoices and receipts in Accounting Software and follow up on past due accounts.Enter month end Credit card fees in Microix for Autopayment.Deposit monies in Bank and record cash receipts in Accounting Software.Maintain petty cash disbursements and recording.Prepare journal entries to charge individual programs for various costs, such as copies, postage, and inventory/cost of sales.Maintain receivables, payables, pre-paid expenses, other assets, inventory, and fixed assets subsidiary records, balancing monthly to the general ledger.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:CommunicationTime management skills, balancing individual and team responsibilities.Problem Solving SkillsResourcefulConfidentialityCustomer service skillsQualifications:Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.At least one year of experience in accounts payables and receivables at a very detailed level.Proficiency in Excel software required; knowledge of accounting software, and Microsoft Word is beneficial.Accuracy and a high level of attention to detail are essential.Not for profit experience preferred.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects; and talk or hear. The employee will also intermittently stand, walk, climb or balance, and smell to complete this job. The employee should be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities when performing this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Able to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, speak effectively with others. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers. Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standard situations.Work Environments:The work environment characteristics described here 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 position is office/art gallery based and noise level usually moderate. May occasionally work inside or outside at events where noise level could be moderate to loud.Hours of work include daytime hours Monday - Friday and occasionally Saturday and Sunday to meet staffing and/or event needs.o2oWvuTciB

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