Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Why Great Northern

Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions.  You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another. 

Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives. 

Additionally, Great Northern is continually investing in upgrading or purchasing new, high-speed manufacturing equipment to maximize and increase capacity. Our employees have access to state-of-the-art technology and tools, enabling them to work more efficiently and effectively.  These investments not only maximize our capacity and increase production but also create more opportunities for our employees to learn and grow their careers. 

What We Can Offer You
In addition to excellent wages, Great Northern has a competitive benefits package including medical; dental; life insurance; Paid Time Off (PTO); paid holidays; profit sharing and 401(k) with company match.
We also offer our employees a safe, clean, friendly environment and room for growth!  Are you looking for a career with an established and stable company? 

Pay/Schedule

• $25.00/hour minimum starting wage & dependent on experience/qualifications
• Monday – Friday:  This is an onsite position 

Position Summary

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for compiling and maintaining Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accounting Clerk is also responsible for assisting with compiling and maintaining accurate and timely invoicing of the company’s sales transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following.  Other Duties May be Assigned.

1. Prepares daily cash receipts and updates accounts receivable ledger by customer. Applies debits and credits as appropriate.
2. Maintains the banking transaction register.
3. Generates invoices after reviewing delivery receipts for accuracy and posts invoicing transactions daily.
4. Generates invoicing files for sales tax calculation and ensures accurate sales tax on all invoices.
5. Assists with sales tax exemption documentation.
6. Prepares Invoicing, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable-related data for analysis.
7. Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary to update accounts and assist customers.
8. Audits purchase orders with invoices, bills of lading, and/or shipping documents for accuracy.
9. Assists Accounts Payable with invoice coding, three-way match, processing, and documentation storage.
10. Cross-train to assist Accounts Payable, Account Receivable, Invoicing to serve as back-up during team absences.
11. Files and maintains invoices and supporting documentation in accordance with records retention policies.
12. Assists with annual 1099 transaction and reporting requirements and prepares annual 1099 and 1098 reports.
13. Primary backup of Receptionist, to include covering all breaks daily. Also, assumes Receptionist role when Receptionist is out of the office.
14. Assists with preparing documentation for auditors as requested.
15. Identify and implement process improvements as well as prepare or maintain the processes documentation for all functions.
16. Work requires minimal supervision on projects and tasks.
17. Performs a variety of miscellaneous job-related tasks as assigned by a Management Representative.
18. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
19. Provides assistance for co-workers across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and special projects as necessary.
20. Responds to all external and internal customer inquiries in a timely, courteous and professional manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• A commitment to ethical business standards and personal integrity.
• Must possess excellent telephone etiquette, as well exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent people skills, be self-directed, a quick learner, detail-oriented, accurate and a team player.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detailed information.
• Ability to be flexible, adjust to change, multitask, plan, prioritize and organize work effectively
• Above average communication skills in both oral and written format.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when exposed to confidential information.
• Above average ability to use Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, and Excel spreadsheet applications).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when exposed to confidential information.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments

Expectation

To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Check out this insightful testimonial for what one of our employees has to say about working at Great Northern: Employee Testimonial

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Great Northern is an Equal Opportunity Employer