Accounting Clerk Admin
8 days ago
Bakersfield
Job Description Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor or Manager, the Accounting Clerk I – Admin performs routine accounting and clerical duties to support accurate and timely financial operations. This is an entry-level role within the Accounting Clerk series and involves a full range of accounting clerical responsibilities. Work is performed with limited supervision and includes assisting with vendor payments, maintaining payment schedules, supporting Accountants, and performing related administrative accounting tasks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Perform arithmetic calculations and verify totals on financial and statistical documents, • Review, sort, code, file, and maintain financial records and documentation, • Process accounts payable invoices and billings using manual and automated systems, • Receive, print, distribute, and track incoming invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment, • Verify and process payment requests for vendors and providers, • Respond to routine inquiries regarding expenses and payment status from vendors, providers, executives, and internal departments, • Research and verify payment information using accounting records, • Maintain organized filing systems and retrieve records as needed for audits or reporting requests, • Prepare, maintain, and file accounting schedules, reports, and supporting documentation, • Process and handle manual checks for vendors and providers, • Purge obsolete records in accordance with retention guidelines Other Responsibilities • Perform additional job-related duties as assigned, • Adhere to all policies and procedures related to employment and job responsibilities, • Maintain regular and predictable attendance Employment Standards Education • High School Diploma or equivalent required, • Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred Experience • Minimum of two (2) years of related accounting experience required, • Experience in an HMO or healthcare-related environment preferred Knowledge Of • Basic mathematics including fractions, percentages, and simple statistics, • Alphabetical and numerical filing systems, • Office practices and accounting clerical procedures, • Spreadsheet applications and basic computer operations related to accounting functions Computer Skills • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, • Experience with Accpac or QNXT systems is a plus Ability To • Perform accurate arithmetic computations and use a 10-key calculator by touch, • Compare, verify, reconcile, and balance financial information from multiple sources, • Follow oral and written instructions, • Communicate effectively and apply problem-solving skills, • Perform detailed work involving written and numerical data with consistency, • Multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners. If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to