Accounting Clerk

WHO WE ARE: VPA's mission is simple: We are dedicated to providing our clients a peace of mind.
VPA is a family owned and operated company focused on providing superior client service and expertise to our clients.
Our knowledgeable staff are dedicated to providing peace of mind in regards to any area of our clients business.
This is where you come in.
We are looking for ambitious, talented, and self-motivated individuals who will work tirelessly to use their talents to help our clients achieve their business goals and remove any burdens to allow them to focus on growing their business.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Process various types of accounts payable transactions including data entry of PO related, Non PO related vendor invoices Obtain credit card receipts and invoices and match to statement.
Process payments for credit card statements.
Enter employee expense reports and check request.
Perform credit card processing, handle and resolve credit card disputes Be responsible for responding to and resolving vendor inquiries Provide reports to management Processing the weekly check/wire payments Maintain the vendor master files in the accounting system.
Communication to internal and external customers within the organization.
Assist in month end close procedures.
Maintain High volume, complex cash applications.
Post customer payments timely and accurately.
Payments include daily lockbox deposits, wires, ACH's, and credit card payments.
Enter adjustments for customer accounts, such as credit memos, write offs, re-bills.
Maintains sales tax exemption certificates for customers, where applicable.
Regular interaction with internal personnel in order to expedite dispute resolution and the collection of accounts receivable items in a timely manner.
Research discrepancies and reconcile client statements & Resolve billing discrepancies.
Prepare weekly report of collections calls and present to manager.
Document customer contacts and responses.
Identify accounts to be placed with a collection agency.
Perform other company related accounting functions as necessary.
Generate Billing from time entries.
Provide client documentation and supporting billing information.
Creation of contracts (Managed Service, Fixed Fee & T&M).
Management of contracts and associated vendor cost.
Have product knowledge of IT equipment and tools.
Maintain a close hands on relationship with clients, vendors, suppliers.
Ability to run reports, analyze data and prepare spreadsheets.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word etc.
WHAT YOU NEED: We are looking for an independent and motivated self – starter with the following attributes.
COMPETENCIES: Work Ethic Commitment Flexible and Adaptable High Standards Not Robotic Proactive Teamwork Technological Intuition and Aptitude CORE VALUES: Ethical in every aspect of their jobs.
We seek to do right by our clients, each other, and our own moral compass.
We put the best interest of the client and each other first.
Passionately Committed to achieving the highest level of excellence in work and in your personal live.
Takes his/her job seriously and is excited by the ability to offer expertise in order to create value for each of our clients.
Service Excellence - dedicate to constantly improving their level of service to each and every client as well as to each other and to deliver services promptly, warmly, and in a way that uplifts the client and delivers an experience more than a provided service.
Accountable to the client, each other, and themselves.
We display promptness, the ability to prioritize efficiently and thoughtfully, and follow through required to complete a task when it is assigned and take ownership and responsibility of that task.
People of Possibility - one who never back down from difficult challenges.
Constantly looking at new challenges as opportunities to grow the company, improve our expertise and learning, and provide new and exciting services and value to our clients.
Thirst for Knowledge - has a very strong desire and commitment to growing and wanting to learn more and improve him/herself.
Actively seeks feedback that can help them grow as individuals and as service providers to our clients.
Selfless Servants - constantly seeking out ways to help one another and to put the needs of others, clients especially, ahead of our own wishes and agendas.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Two-year accounting degree, four-year business degree, OR two years of related experience Proficient with Excel pivot tables and functions Works well with standards, processes, check-lists, and structure Thrives in a team, flexible, family, fun and results oriented environment WHAT WE OFFER: Generous benefits package Between health insurance and HSA contribution, we contribute a large percentage towards your coverage and deductible Competitive salary – we will aggressively compensate the right person for this position Exceptional culture Collaborative environment in which your gifts and talents are able to make a different YOU SHOULD APPLY IF.
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you have training in business administration, information systems or accounting and you are an A-player with the qualities and values we look for in a team member at VPA.
During the interview process, the perfect position will be crafted for you that will utilize your strengths and skills as well as lay the foundation for the desired career path at VPA.
EXAMPLES OF VPA-PLAYER ATTRIBUTES: Always prepared for coaching and is completely open to improving and creating more efficient process changes.
Step up to on-board a new client and make the client feel confident & comfortable with our team.
Goes above and beyond for their clients.
Willingly deals with challenges due to staff changes.
Challenges clients with the attitude that they are all opportunities to improve.
Takes pride in her work and is focused on providing VALUE to the client by leveraging Autotask to manage and audit the data for accuracy.