Office Clerk (Accounting) - Part Time

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

J.J. Taylor Companies - Tampa, FL

Part-time - Entry Level

Tampa, FL

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

J.J. Taylor Distributing, Florida Inc. is seeking a part-time Office Clerk (Accounting) to join our team. As a leading beer distributor in Florida, we pride ourselves on being the "First Choice" distributor for our employees, customers, and suppliers. Our mission is to be the variety leader in the beverage industry, and we are committed to providing a supportive and engaging work environment. This position is essential for processing accounts receivable invoices and payments, ensuring that our financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will be responsible for various accounting tasks, including processing and balancing accounts receivable receipts for deposit on a daily basis, reviewing A/R accounts weekly, and handling customer returned items. The role also involves daily scanning of DSD reports from chains and acting as a backup for the settlement clerk. In addition to the core responsibilities, the Office Clerk will perform miscellaneous administrative duties such as typing file labels and invoice copies, responding to customer and driver phone calls, and assisting with any additional tasks assigned by the Office Supervisor. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment. We value a friendly and professional demeanor when interacting with customers and colleagues, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and listen attentively. This part-time position offers flexible working hours from Monday to Friday, typically from 8 AM to 2 PM, with a pay range of $18 to $20 per hour. We are looking for someone who is eager to advance their career in accounting and contribute to our mission of being the top distributor in the beverage industry.

Responsibilities

• Processes and balances accounts receivable receipts for deposit on a daily basis.
• Reviews A/R accounts on a weekly basis.
• Daily scanning of DSD reports from chains.
• Acts as a backup for the settlement clerk.
• Handles customer returned items.
• Contacts accounts, accepts payments, and manages state reporting.
• Reviews monthly p-card transactions.
• Processes prepaid statements on a monthly basis.
• Performs miscellaneous administrative duties, such as typing file labels and invoice copies, and responding to customer and driver phone calls.
• Performs any additional duties and special tasks assigned by the Office Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some college accounting courses preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years accounting experience desired.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with 10 key typing.
• Previous office experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching up to 60% of salary for contributions up to 10%.