Careers

The Accounting Clerk will report directly to the Controller and is responsible for processing all vendor/subcontractor invoices, processing client payments/bank deposits, purchasing, and entering project field packs into the ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vendor/subcontractor files in ERP in compliance with company policies.
• Review and record vendor invoices, billing to appropriate project and accounts.
• Monitor aged accounts payable reports.
• Process payments via checks, bank bill pay, and automatic payments.
• Record customer receipts (checks, credit card, ACH) to appropriate project and make bank deposits.
• Reconcile monthly credit card charges for employees and company.
• Prepare purchase orders, negotiate pricing with vendors, and place supplies orders.
• Maintain filing system (physical and digital) for vendors and projects as needed.
• Enter project field packs into ERP.
• Monitor postage machine funds and assist with shipping.
• Maintain miscellaneous company forms and workbooks.
• Update and maintain AP and AR standard operating procedures.
• Cover for front office as needed.
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
• Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable, purchasing, and accounts receivable processes.

Skills

• Proven experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Data entry skills, attention to detail, and good with numbers
• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting
• Understands compliance issues with accounts payable (W-9, subcontractor COIs, use tax).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Working knowledge of office equipment; printers, fax system, VOIP phone system
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint a plus
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Education and Experience

• Equivalent of a high school diploma. Post-secondary degree in Clerical/Business/Accounting a plus
• Minimum of two years of AP, AR, or accounting experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Mountain Research abides by the CDC guidelines for Covid-19.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• accounts payable, accounts receivable: 2 years (Required)
• Office experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Mountain Research abides by the CDC guidelines for Covid-19.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• accounts payable, accounts receivable: 2 years (Required)
• Office experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

*Mountain Research provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.