Accounting Clerk

Parker Towing Co - Northport, AL

Full-time

Northport, AL

Water Transportation

About the position

The Accounting Clerk position at Parker Towing Company is responsible for managing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. This role involves processing high-volume transactions and maintaining accurate financial records, contributing to the overall efficiency of the accounting department in one of the largest barge line operators in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Process multiple payrolls according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain payroll records electronically.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer any employee payroll questions.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Process invoices timely to the general ledger electronically for accounts payable.
• Ensure timely payments of accounts payable invoices.
• Facilitate the approval and payment process of accounts payable invoices.
• Work closely with several departments to ensure that accounts payable invoices receive correct accounting codes.
• Process invoices timely to the general ledger electronically for accounts receivable.
• Collect payments timely from customers and accurately record them in the general ledger.
• Communicate with customers to request payment/collection/manage monthly statements.
• Assist with customer acceptance including stringent creditworthiness reviews.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting department is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience specifically processing payroll is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Outlook, Word, and Excel is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills and ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to multitask in a growing environment with specific deadlines.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a multiple software platform environment.
• Ability to maintain multiple email inboxes for proper organization.