Accounting Clerk (34644)

NEW NARRATIVE•Tigard, OR

7d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

At New Narrative, our financial success is fueled by the accuracy of our facts and figures. That is why we are seeking a qualified accounting clerk to support the daily operations of the finance team. The accounting clerk will provide accounting and clerical support to the Accounting Department for effective handling of financial records and operations and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close. Our ideal candidate must have an eagerness to learn more about financial planning and budgeting. This person will join a team of like-minded experts who are continually focused on sharpening their skills and advancing their profession.

Requirements

Teamwork: Effective at working in team situations
Initiative/Results Orientation: Originates action and finds ways to get things done, must be curious, have no fear of failure, with excellent problem-solving abilities
Quality: Promotes continuous improvement and effectively utilizes data
Customer Responsiveness: responds well to internal or external customer needs
Analytical Thinking: Attention to detail over sustained periods of time and ability to analyze data and recognize trends
Dependability: Counted on to follow through on commitments; regular attendance and punctuality; work completed in a timely fashion
Independence: Receives no instruction on routine work; with general instruction on new assignments
Decision Impact: Understands the authority of this position and financial impact to the organization
Aptitude: Ability to comprehend and apply new ideas, processes, procedures, or training with a natural proficiency in math and accounting
Organizational Awareness: Understands the culture of the organization; interests and concerns of various groups. Has excellent organizational skills.
Sensitive Information: Must maintain the highest level of discretion at all times while being exposed to highly confidential information
Technology: Must have excellent computer skills, drive to learn about new tech and resourceful to find solutions to tech issues; must embrace tech and automation
High School Diploma required
One-two years of clerical accounting or related experience
Basic knowledge of financial, tax and accounting principles
Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Accounting or higher/similar preferred
Workday experience preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment, including reconciling invoices to statements and researching/resolving discrepancies
Codes and enter high-volume invoices to appropriate G/L accounts
Executes accurate database management in multiple systems
Prepares accounts payable aging report for review to produce weekly check-run
Prints, obtains signatures, and delivers AP checks.
Voids, stop pays, and reissues checks as needed
Set up recurring entries, auto payments, and online payments as required
Vendor set up and maintenance, including requesting and maintaining W-9s for tax ID
Reconciles corporate credit card purchases and resolve credit card issues
Responds in a timely manner to vendor inquiries for internal and external customers
Maintains in excellent order all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files
Reconciles and deposits funds received
Assists Finance Manager with contracts and revenue processing
Assists with audit of property management records and financial compliance
Yardi generalist and liaison between New Narrative finance and Horizon Property Management finance
Assists in monthly closings and year end audit as required
Assists with Daily Cash Recap and monthly bank reconciliations
Assists with financial analysis and reporting
Assists in processing mail and directing deliveries, packages, and couriers
Backup support to other finance roles during their absence
Support Finance Manager in audit and reporting requirements as needed
File, copy and store records as needed
Other duties as assigned