Accounting Clerk

Company: Play Spin Win Brands
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Laredo Hospitality owns and operates Chicagoland's Premier Destination for slot and video poker. Our two brands, Stella's Place and Shelby's, are neighborhood gathering places for adults to enjoy a light meal and video gaming in the comfort of a welcoming and friendly environment. The Accounting Clerk is someone who thrives on challenge and continually looks for opportunities to learn. This person will work in the corporate office to ensure all accounting functions are completed accurately while maintaining the organization of office files.SummaryPerforms various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of the company's accounting operations, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports. Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Assists in performance of various clerical duties.Duties and Responsibilities

• Keys data and prepares batches for processing which involves sorting, alphabetizing, and running reports to verify counts and totals.
• Reconciles various expenditure reports to source documents; distributes and files financial documents and reports.
• Answers telephones, opens and logs mail, meets and greets visitors, and assists in other clerical functions; may arrange meetings and coordinate office security and key control.
• Sorts documents; codes, logs, reviews for accuracy; and verifies invoices for payment; files documents.
• Prepares routine entries and posts financial transactions; reconciles entries and internal ledgers to financial reporting system reports.
• Researches processing problems, contacts departments and vendors to resolve problems and responds to inquiries by telephone or in writing; refers complex problems for solution.
• Handles cash and cash related transactions, issues receipts, records and types money lists, and balances cash fund; enters cash transactions in ledgers and reconciles cash reports; prepares bank deposits.
• Assists in preparation of financial reports such as billings and cost reports.
• Assists in ordering supplies, maintenance and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, may be outside of the office.Minimum Job Requirements

• Completed degree(s) or certification from an accredited institution, the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
  • Ability to perform simple accounting procedures.
  • Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
  • Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
  • Records maintenance skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.
  • Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
  • Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
  • Account balancing skills.
  • Ability to use an automated accounting system.
  • Ability to prepare financial reports.
  • Knowledge of invoicing procedures.
  • Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and practices.Distinguishing Characteristics
    • Position requires: a) Preparing routine administrative paperwork to include purchasing, accounts payable and b) Updating routine existing financial records and reports using basic data entry and word processing on an automated accounting system or spreadsheet.

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