Description
Provide routine accounting support to maintain accurate financial records. Compute, classify, and record financial transactions; prepare and reconcile documents; and assist with accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reporting. Verify the accuracy of figures, postings, and entries in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- • Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper coding.
- • Enter and update transactions in accounting software and spreadsheets.
- • Comply with federal, state, and company accounting policies and procedures.
- • Process accounts payable: match purchase orders, code invoices, obtain approvals, and schedule payments.
- • Process accounts receivable: generate invoices, apply payments, and follow up on delinquencies.
- • Classify, record, and summarize financial data using journals, ledgers, and ERP systems.
- • Prepare and reconcile bank deposits; receive, record, and remit cash, checks, and electronic payments.
- • Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- • Prepare trial balances and assist with month-end and year-end close.
- • Compile routine financial, accounting, and statistical reports such as cash receipts, A/P, A/R, and profit and loss.
- • Calculate and prepare checks and electronic disbursements for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
- • Prepare and process payroll data and maintain related records.
- • Maintain vendor and customer records; set up new accounts and update master data.
- • Access and provide account information to internal and external stakeholders.
- • Perform cost, interest, discount, and balance calculations as needed.
- • Code and file documents; maintain organized digital and paper records.
- • Assist with budget data compilation and basic variance tracking.
- • Complete and submit basic tax filings and regulatory forms as directed.
- • Prepare purchase orders and employee expense reports; audit for policy compliance.
- • Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and explaining account activity.
- • Maintain inventory or fixed asset records as assigned.
- • Transfer journal details to the general ledger and verify postings.
- • Compare system reports to source documents to ensure accuracy.
- • Monitor status of customer and loan accounts to ensure payments are current.
- • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and data quality.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
