Accounting Clerk

Description

The Accounting Clerk will perform a variety of general accounting support tasks in the accounting department. This includes processing transactions, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audits.

Position Title: Accounting Clerk

Department: Accounting

Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday (non-exempt)

Location: Lifeworks Services – Richfield / 20% in-person

Compensation: $26.75 - $29.50 per hour 

Bonus Eligible: Yes

What we offer employees:

Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 11  paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why Work at Lifeworks

Lifeworks  is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability  inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.

You’ll succeed in this role if you: 

• Can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Understand and communicate written and verbal directions.
• Have regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of the business.
• Are well organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Work independently with excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Effectively work with others to reach common goals and objectives.
• Establish and cultivating strong relationships.
• Take initiative and strengthen relationships with current and new community.
• Must pass a background study with the Department of Human Services, a drug test, and have reliable transportation to use for work driving purposes (e.g., in-office, on-site training locations, etc.).

How you’ll be spending your time: 

• Preparing daily bank deposits.
• Recording and reconciling all daily cash and credit card transactions. Including backup documents and problem-solving any unusual activity.
• Completing general ledger month-end balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Completing all non-medical claims billing and accounts receivables.
• Processing pledge's, donations, and grant receipts and reporting weekly.
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly journal entries.
• Auditing organization’s corporate procurement cards activity monthly.
• Opening, reviewing, and disseminating all incoming mail into the Finance and Accounting departments.
• Preparing of the monthly financial reports including key indicator reports and dashboards.
• Responding to vendor and customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Opening, reviewing, and disseminating all incoming mail into the Finance and Accounting departments.
• Supporting other accounting duties as needed.
• Maintaining confidentiality of financial and employee data.
• Supporting external and internal audits by providing documentation and reports including advance preparation and subsequent follow through.
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Collaborating with other department to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Contributing to the organization's mission by complying with Lifeworks policies and procedures, using resources wisely.
• Following safety procedures and assist in identifying safety needs for self and others. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field with 2 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Familiarity with ERP systems. (e.g., Great Plans, Dynamics SL, or Sage Intacct).
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written.

Equity Statement:

Lifeworks strives to be  radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate  the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and   marginalized people, and champion universal rights.

Lifeworks  Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse   cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will  receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,   religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status,   disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,   marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other   characteristic protected by law.

Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.