General Accounting Clerk

Title: GENERAL ACCOUNTING CLERK Location: United States-Tennessee-Memphis Job Number: 240001YK Job Summary Performs a variety of general accounting clerical duties which may include all or a combination of payroll; sales audit; posting, verifying and reconciling accounting documents and records; collecting returned checks, etc. Duties and Responsibilities - Performs various accounting duties. Typical/representative duties include all or a combination of the following: Payroll: - Audits and posts departmental time card data to the payroll system. - Maintains and audits payroll records such as absence and overtime authorizations; hours worked; employee deductions (benefits, bonds, union dues,etc.) time-off incentive awards, wage garnishments, etc. - Calculates and maintains records for payment of commission associates. - Computes bi-weekly taxes and makes appropriate deposits. - Maintains contact with managers, supervisors, timekeepers, NEXCEN, NEXCOM, and contracted payroll company in performing duties accurately and on time. - Facilitates payments and reimbursements of funds for associates when pay is erroneously administered. Prepares payroll advances. - Maintains payroll records and prepares payroll related reports. - May function as timekeeper for assigned departments. Sales Audit: - Compiles Daily Cash Report and Daily Sales Summary reports. - Maintains necessary logs, files, records. - Assists in or independently researches problems such as overs/shorts, missing documentation, unpaid invoices, etc. General: - Reviews, extends and reconciles accounting documents. Audits for accuracy and completeness. Forwards to centralized accounting center for further processing, as necessary. - Prepares money orders, petty cash refunds, payroll advances, temporary change funds, etc. Prepares CIA checks and maintains check logs. - Maintains number control logs for incoming and outgoing accounting documents. - Assists in comparing flash operating statements with audited statements for accuracy. Researches discrepancies. - Orders office supplies following established procedures, prepare work orders, etc. - Assists in the collection of returned checks. - Types a variety of correspondence, forms and documents. May perform office administrative and secretarial duties. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE 1 year progressively responsible clerical or office work of and kind in which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 1 year progressively responsible experience performing clerical or administrative support duties or experience in a related area which demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE 2 year academic study above the high school level may be substituted for each 6 months of 1 year of general and 1 year specialized.