Clerk III – Accounting

Clerk III – Accounting

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Required) or GED, an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Three years general accounting clerk experience; experience in assigned function(s) preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, customer service skills and strong organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel) and other desktop software.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of semi-complex accounting tasks such as balancing and reconciling accounts, creating journal entries and accounting transactions; uses judgment regarding account affected, reviewing trial balances, assist with compiling financial statements and generating and reviewing computer reports at regular intervals.
• Prepares accounting reports according to accounting procedures and instruction.
• Provides timely and accurate customer service to internal and external customers.
• Identifies errors and resolves them when appropriate, completes necessary manual reports, reviewing trial balances and assisting with accounting filing as requested or assigned.
• May be responsible for licensing of transportation fleet equipment.
• Responsible for processing and reporting of IFTA.
• May be responsible for processing of owner operator (carrier settlements) or payroll processing.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in assigned function(s) preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is preferred.