Accounting Clerk

Job Description Summary

The accounting clerk calculates and posts business transactions, processes invoices, verifies financial data for accounts payable records, and provides other clerical support to pay the organization's obligations. This is an entry-level accounting position, working in accounts payable.

Job Description

• Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:

• Clarifies any questionable invoice items, prices, or receiving signatures; obtains proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments.

• Assembles invoices to be completed for payment.

• Maintains copies of vouchers, invoices, or correspondence necessary for files.

• Prepares vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, Federal ID number, item description, amounts, and coding per accounting policies and procedures.

• Develops and maintains a positive and professional working relationship with all team members, customers, clients, and service partners.

• Processes payments.

• Regularly communicates with clients and vendors on payment status.

• Enters data into accounting and operations software for accurate reporting.

• Assists with the development of quarter-end, month-end, and year-end financial statements.

• Assists with financial audits and preparing appropriate audit work papers.

• Maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards

• Performs special projects as needed.

• Assists with other duties as assigned.

• Key Competencies Required

• Technical:

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting

• Demonstrate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with ability to research and recommend appropriate actions

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and producing financial status reports

• Understanding of USALI standards would be a plus

• Behavioral (Do the Right Thing)

• Treat each other with respect

• Commit to the team

• Be authentic and real

• Communicate openly, honestly, and clearly

• Behavioral (Go Beyond)

• Exceed expectations

• Hold yourself and others accountable

• Continuously improve

• Dig deeper and find ways to succeed

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Vacation and Sick Days

• Paid Funeral Leave

• Sonesta Hotel Discounts

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Referral Incentive

• Doctor Clinic

• Sick Incentive

• Development Programs

• Milestone (Years of Service) Incentive

• Employee Cafeteria

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.