Job Description
Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional looking for a stable and rewarding career in finance? Laredo Financial Services is seeking a highly skilled Accounting Clerk to join our dynamic team. This is a remote-friendly position, offering you the flexibility to work from home while contributing to the financial health of a growing enterprise.
In this pivotal role, you will be the backbone of our daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy in our books and supporting our senior accountants. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, competitive benefits package, and commitment to employee growth. If you are looking to advance your accounting career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts: Process daily accounts payable and receivable transactions with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts to ensure data integrity.
- Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports, including trial balances and income statements.
- Support Close: Assist the accounting team with month-end and year-end close procedures.
- Documentation: Organize, file, and archive financial documentation and records for audit purposes.
- Invoicing: Verify invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and ensure timely payments to vendors.
- Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
- Experience: Proven experience as an Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, or similar role (1-2 years preferred).
- Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP). Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage) is highly desirable.
- Skills: Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to multitask.
- Remote Work: Must have a reliable home office setup and the discipline to work independently in a remote environment.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and team members.
- Knowledge: Basic understanding of GAAP principles is a plus.