Accounting Clerk

Location

Cleveland Heights, OH | United States

Job description

BCforward is seeking for an Accounting Clerk for Cleveland, OH 44106.


Position: Accounting Clerk

Location: Cleveland, OH 44106

Duration: Temp to Hire

Pay-Rate: $19. 20/Hr. on W2

Position Objective :

Working under general direction, serve in the capacity of accounting clerk in Accounts Payable in a manner that insures complete and accurate accounting of all transactions and facilitates the smooth operation of administrative functions. Perform complex and diverse bookkeeping and accounting duties as they relate to the preparation of reports, statements, invoices or other financial records.

Essential Functions :

• Working closely with buyer and agent service representatives, validate invoices, purchase orders, and payables information to ensure accuracy of all data including unit pricing, pricing extension, freight charges, denial of sales tax, etc. and prepare vendor invoices for processing utilizing PeopleSoft and OnBase by Hyland systems. Research any incorrect or missing information in order to take action and resolve, avoiding errant or duplicate payments. Perform related daily posting to general ledger, miscellaneous billings, and reconciliation of accounts. (43%)
• Provide a high level of customer-focused and friendly service to university constituents while maintaining highly confidential information on staff, students, and budgets. Plan for peak volume periods and make adjustments to ensure continued high level of customer service. (21%)
• Process vendor payment requests for payment in a timely manner using PeopleSoft Financials. Research any incorrect or missing information in order to take action and resolve. (10%)
• Help develop internal controls, identify off-standard situations and recommend or take corrective action. Compile information for and assist with reporting and reconciliation of accounts as directed in an outstanding timely manner. Provide tax-exempt information to vendors as needed. (6%)
• Research vendor invoices with incorrect or missing information and take appropriate action to resolve. Audit invoices to ensure accuracy of all information including unit pricing, pricing extension, freight charges, denial of sales tax, etc. (6%)
• Establish and maintain effective communication within the department, as well as, university-wide, and with outside agencies. (6%)
• Compile information for and assist with reporting as directed. Help develop internal controls, identify off-standard situations and recommend or take corrective action. (6%)

Nonessential Functions :

• Maintain effective communication and cross-train within the department to serve as backup to others when assigned. (1%)
• Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)

Contacts :

• Department: Continuous contact with department staff to coordinate process timing and workload.
• University: Continuous contact with university administration, faculty, and staff to provide guidance, training, and other information.
• External: Moderate contact with university vendors to exchange information
• Students: Occasional contact with students to exchange information.

Supervisory Functions :

None

Qualifications :

• Experience: 2 to 3 years accounting experience required. Prior accounts payable experience preferred.
• Education: High school education required, Associate's degree or better in accounting desirable.

Required Skills :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; must demonstrate the ability to effectively and professionally communicate and work with various individuals within the department, university, and with individuals outside the university.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy, and an ability to work with confidential matters.
• Strong organization skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize and give attention to detail in order to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and ability to work under pressure, must be able and willing to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Effective problem solving skills, sound judgment and good decision-making.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment; and have a strong customer service focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs, and Email
• Working experience with, or the ability to learn how to use, PeopleSoft and OnBase
• Ability to meet consistent attendance.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
• Accountant Clerk
• Entering invoices into AP's system accurately
• Vouchering invoices
• Providing Accounts payable related customer service through email and phone
• Detail orientated is a must
• Must be able to work in a repetitive task environment

Working Conditions :

• General office environment. Employee need to bend, stoop, squat, push, pull, and reach, and will have to lift objects up to 25 lbs. Employee will have repetitive motion using computer mouse and keyboard to type. The employee may have to travel to various locations on campus for appointments.

Benefits :
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.







About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.


BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.


BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.


To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.


This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 219437 when responding to this ad.

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$19.2 per hour