Accounting Clerk
Interstate Battery System of America Inc

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Purpose of Job:

The Accounting Clerk provides quality service to our customers through timely and accurate financial information and assessment. This role will perform routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports.

Job Components:

• Assist in verifying and managing general ledger account reconciliations including Cash, Fixed Asset, Company-Owned Stores (COS), and Gross Profit.
  
• Prepare general and recurring journal entries and secure financial documents by filing accounting documents.
  
• Prepare footnotes for the corporate financial statements.
  
• Prepare and assess various reports using subsystems such as Subsidy, National Account Customers (NAC), Certificates, Cash, Accounts Receivable, Notes Receivable, Other Assets, and Inventory.
  
• Assist with the year-end financial statement audit process including preparing supporting schedules.
  
• Provide support and direction for other departments to ensure information is properly recorded in the general ledger.
  
• Research and complete special projects.
  

Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field at a college or university.
  
• Experience working in an office environment is preferred, but not required.
  
• Interest in earning a professional certification such as a CPA and/or CMA is preferred.
  
• Relevant coursework or academic projects in accounting are preferred.
  
• Previous experience in data entry, bookkeeping, or administrative tasks is a plus.
  
• Knowledge of accounting principles, terminology, and fundamentals of consolidation.
  
• Understanding of business law, statistics, and general management as related to accounting.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and specific deadlines under direct supervision.
  
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
  

Scope Data:

• Interface with various internal departments.
  
• Must be able to work in a "team-oriented" environment.
  
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with Interstate policies and applicable regulations.
  
• Exemplify Interstate's Purpose and Values.
  

Work Environment:

• Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
  
• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
  
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, talk, and hear.
  
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 20+ lbs.
  
• Overtime as necessary.
  

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

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