Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Accounting Clerk | Verified Credentials, LLC

The Tone:
This is a role at Verified Credentials, LLC, a leading background screening company and pioneer in the industry. Our mission is to provide a remarkable client experience through service, commitment, and excellence, fostered by an open and inclusive company culture. We value active engagement and collaboration among our geographically dispersed workforce. This Accounting Clerk position is an excellent entry point into the accounting function, offering exposure to core financial processes and the potential for significant career advancement. Your knowledge, skills, and abilities will be genuinely valued, providing a real opportunity to make a tangible difference within our growing organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Mission: Ensures accuracy in the recording and processing of financial transactions, maintains organized records, and provides support to the broader accounting team.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Inquiries: Oversee the central accounting inbox, fielding and resolving inquiries within your scope while routing technical or complex matters to appropriate subject matter experts, ensuring all requests are addressed.
• Process Transactions: Accurately perform data entry of financial transactions into the accounting system in a timely manner.
• Handle Payments: Process daily cash applications of incoming payments, including ACH, Checks, and Virtual Credit Cards, and manage daily deposits from third-party payment platforms like Paypal and Merchant Lynx.
• Maintain Records: Prepare and distribute routine financial reports and summaries as directed, while maintaining organized and accurate physical and electronic filing systems for financial documents, invoices, and records.
• Support Month-End: Assist with the preparation of month-end and year-end close activities, which includes entering journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, and gathering supporting documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Possesses a high school diploma or GED and basic knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and financial recordkeeping.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or clerical finance role; relevant coursework or internships may substitute. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all tasks. Solid data entry skills. Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or a related field. Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage, and familiarity with GAAP concepts.