Accounting Clerk

Position Summary

The Accounting Clerk provides administrative and clerical support to the Fiscal Department and assists with the day-to-day financial operations of the Agency. This position is responsible for maintaining organized financial records, performing data entry, processing documents, and supporting accounting staff with routine clerical and accounting-related tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality. The Accounting Clerk receives direction from senior accounting staff and is supervised by the Executive Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Perform general clerical duties including filing, copying, scanning, shredding, and organizing documents

· Enter financial and administrative data accurately into accounting and database systems

· Assist with maintaining and organizing fiscal records and files

· Process incoming and outgoing mail related to fiscal operations

· Prepare, sort, and distribute documents and reports

· Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as assigned

· Reconcile and verify information for accuracy and completeness

· Maintain spreadsheets and other tracking logs

· Answer phones and respond to routine inquiries

· Assist with payroll-related documentation and filing as needed

· Support Fiscal Department staff with special projects and administrative tasks

· Maintain confidentiality of employee, client, and financial information

· Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Previous office or clerical experience required

· Data entry experience required

· Some accounting or bookkeeping experience is a plus

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Experience with Quickbooks required

· Ability to operate standard office equipment including copier, scanner, and multi-line phone system

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements

· Ability to sit, stand, bend, and lift office materials up to 25 pounds

· Ability to focus in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Additional Information

· All employees must pass State and Federal Live Scan background check before the start of employment.

· All employees of Community Care must carry the California State minimum of bodily injury liability insurance on vehicles used for work.

· Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws.

· Community Care is an at-will employer. Employment with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

Flexible 24/hour week schedule