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ASM Global Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant in Ithaca, New York

Summary

Will perform entry-level accounting work assisting in general accounting, bookkeeping, or cashiering functions. Will also serve as an Administrative Assistant to the General Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Audits receipts and disbursements to ensure accuracy for public shows and resolves credit card charge backs.

  • Completes assigned sections of the monthly close by the specified deadline.

  • Assists in the preparation of financial statements and prepares monthly reconciliation of agency fund cash accounts and select operating duties.

  • Maintains files and performs a variety of minor bookkeeping and cashiering duties.

  • Assists in the preparation of public show statements.

  • Assists in the maintenance of agency funds on the mainframe computer.

  • Communicates with Director of Finance regarding status of projects, workload and concerns in the department on a daily basis.

  • Assist in the preparation of audit schedules.

  • Inputs vendor invoices to the financial reporting computer system, confirming approval by Department heads is received prior to input.

  • Assist in monitoring payables to ensure payment processed timely.

  • Assist in monitoring receivables to ensure accounts are kept current.

  • Monitor main phone line for incoming calls, and transfer to necessary team member.

  • Assist GM in scheduling appointments as well as managing calendar.

  • Performs all other job duties as assigned.

    Education and/or Experience

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in Accounting, preferably payables and receivables.

    Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient in MS Word and Excel. Experience with ERP is preferred.

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.

  • Ability to make original or adjusting entries to analyze financial transactions.

  • Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Wage Range: $21.00 - $25.00/hour

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