Accounting Clerk

Cornett Enterprises is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Accounting
Clerk to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will provide essential bookkeeping
and clerical support to our Controller, ensuring financial records are accurate, up-to-
date, and maintained according to company policies. This role involves processing daily
transactions, managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing and assisting
with month-end reporting.
Key Responsibilities

• Data Entry: Accurately enter financial transactions (vouchers, invoices, checks,

and expense reports) into the general ledger system.

• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Process incoming vendor invoices, issue

payments, and manage accounts receivable to ensure timely customer
payments.

• Payroll Processing: Process bi-weekly payroll, calculate wages, and manage

payroll tax withholdings while ensuring accuracy of payroll documentation.

• Job Costing: Ensure accurate job costing of job-related expenses.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile daily financial transactions, bank statements, and

credit card accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Record Maintenance: Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for

all financial records and documents.

• Support: Assist accounting personnel with month-end and year-end closing

procedures and audit preparations.

• Communication: Handle vendor and customer inquiries regarding payment

status or billing issues.

• General Clerical: Perform other office administrative duties as needed, such as

sorting mail, scanning documents, and maintaining office supplies.
Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in an accounting or clerical role (preferred).
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial

processes

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree in Accounting

or Finance preferred).

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks

particularly,) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
(pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in data entry and ability to spot errors.
• Organization: Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet

deadlines.

• Integrity: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information

securely.

• Willingness to Learn: Adaptability and open mindedness to learning.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• This is a full-time position in a traditional office setting.
• Frequent, long-term sitting at a desk and using computer workstations.
• Occasional overtime required during month-end or tax season.