Accounting Clerk

Description

The Accounting Clerk performs a variety of administrative and clerical work for Music & Event Management Inc.’s (MEMI) Finance Department, assisting with overall accounting functions. Under general supervision, performs a variety of detailed accounting duties in accordance with standard accounting procedures and verifies data for completeness and accuracy. The Accounting Clerk’s daily responsibilities are often quantitative in nature and typically require use of computerized data management and analysis systems. This position provides assistance in maintaining a variety of financial transactions and records; compiling information and preparing reports and/or summaries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides overall accounting support for MEMI and other partner organizations by assisting fellow Accounting Clerk, Accounting Managers, Director of Finance and CFO.
• Completes accounting functions in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Prepares, reviews and enters daily Box Office receipts into the Accounting Software.
• Review, code and enter vendor invoices into the Accounts Payable software System.
• Work with MEMI’s Operation & Production Team in order to ensure that bills are paid timely.
• Prepares vendor payment checks for mailing and files supporting documentation.
• Pay bills online.
• Participates in monthly general ledger reconciling and closing.
• Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments.
• Maintains and assists with company postage machine.
• Ensures the work area is clean, secure and well maintained.
• Participates in the annual audit(s) as assigned.
• Support a respectful organizational culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an accounting professional with a minimum of two plus years of in A/P, A/R, or other data entry experience. Other qualifications may include:

• Experience with accounting software, such as QuickBooks Desktop or similar software.
• Experience with Microsoft software products.
• Detail oriented individual with a high level of accuracy.
• Cooperative attitude and willingness to learn and assist others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong ability to manage one’s own time in order to meet important deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as this position will be working with individuals outside the office.
• Capable of discerning and maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information effectively in writing and verbally.