Job Summary

With minimal direction, the Accounting Clerk performs accounting and clerical duties. He/she works cooperatively with other employees, students and the public.Duties and ResponsibilitiesInputs and retrieves data on the computer relating to invoice payment, general ledger, supplier master lists, materials tracking and student documentation.Processes invoices by checking calculations, coding, calculating batch totals, sorting invoices and matching invoices to packing slips, remittances and supplier statements.Initiates cheque run and processes cheques for distribution.Receives deposits and issues refunds as required.Answers inquiries and relays messages to and from staff and suppliers using telephone, computer, mail, facsimile, or in person.Performs various bookkeeping tasks including cash handling, bank deposits and cost estimating.Monitors budgets and outstanding purchase orders.In a school environment, may act as one of the signing officers.Processes pe...