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JMSB & RAS HARDWARE ENTERPRISE

Job Description: Accounting Clerk


DEFINITION: An Accounting Clerk is a professional who is responsible for maintaining financial
records, running reports, and recording a wide range of transactions. Their duties include providing
administrative assistance to accountants as well as preparing statements that confirm the accuracy
of database information.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: We’d like to add a highly qualified accounting clerk to support the daily
operations of the finance team. The ideal candidate has a natural passion for math and an eagerness
to learn more about financial planning, tax strategy, and budgeting. Under the direction of the
financial manager, the accounting clerk will update and maintain records, reconcile bank statements,
and manage the accounting databases. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:


 Employ a variety of bookkeeping methods; post, balance, and maintain manual and computerized
accounting records in an accurate and efficient manner.

 Assists in the preparation of accounting records, summaries, report creation and generation as
needed.

 Reconciles and records receipts, incoming cash, fees presented for payment and other fiscal
transactions. Prepares, pays and files purchase orders.

 Prepares daily worksheets to report bank account transactions.

Prepares and reconciles various financial reports.

 Operates standard office machines and computer terminals.

 Cross-trains staff on Accounting Clerk duties as required.

 Maintains confidentiality of agency, vendor and other information as applicable.

 Regular attendance, punctuality and adherence to work schedule.

 Consistently maintains a professional and courteous manner. Ability to work effectively and
harmoniously with agency staff and the general public.

 Accepts and performs other work as assigned.


THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS
NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching,
twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing
reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in
proofreading correspondence and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required when
providing phone and counter service.

Acknowledge by Reviewed by Approved by

Bavani Surinder Kaur Appa Rau


Account Clerk Managing Director Chief Executive Director
Date: Date: Date:

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