Keystone Symposia

Job Description

Job Title:               Account Clerk-Part Time

Department:          Finance

Reports To:           CFO

FLSA Status:          Non-Exempt

Prepared By:         Human Resources

Prepared Date:     07/26/2010

Position Held By:

SUMMARY

The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for assisting the Finance Department staff with various accounting tasks including posting cash receipts and serving as a backup for the processing of account payables. The Accounting Clerk will also be responsible for assisting the CFO with various projects as needed.

Position is part-time (20 hours per week), year–round with no benefits.

ESSENTIAL TASKS, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other tasks may be assigned.

• Answer customer inquiries regarding credit charges and refunds
• Process customer refunds
• Will focus on the Accounts Recievable function but will cross train on Accounts Payable as needed.
• Follow up on outstanding checks issued by the organization
• Update and maintain Director Fund Allocations within the general ledger
• Process wire payment to Speakers and Scholarship Recipients
• Update and maintain report of expenditures for Diversity Program
• Miscellaneous data entry into accounting system such inputting annual budget and posting monthly general ledger adjustments.
• Cross check balances for Future of Science Funds donation to general ledger.
• Assist CFO with compiling information for annual regulatory filing reports
• Maintains a current working knowledge of accounting procedures and methods
• Assist CFO in compiling information for various projects

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years of experience are necessary for this position.

The position requires prior experience in applying cash receipts and processing accounts payable. Prior experience with MAS90 accounting software is useful. Must also be proficient in Microsoft Suite. Requires adaptability and the ability to work independently. Willingness to pitch in with whatever needs to be done.