Accounting Clerk

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a differencein the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Accounting Clerk I is responsible for performing general accounting clerical duties and maintaining accounting files.
• The Accounting Clerk I processes vendor invoices by comparing invoice amount with the authorized purchase order and receiving information. Prepares expenditure report and checks invoice activity against general ledger.
• Records, classifies, and summarizes invoices, work orders, purchase orders, etc. and assists in compiling and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Maintains center records, ledgers, and journals as necessary to determine center financial status.
• The Accounting Clerk I coordinates the distribution of student allowances for living expenses and payrolls.
• Compiles and maintains records necessary to prepare payroll register and all other data affecting the payroll.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required. Courses in general accounting and bookkeeping, one-year experience as a general accounting clerk preferred.

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred.

• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Laredo Job Corps Center

1701 Island Street

Laredo, TX 78041

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Compensation: 18.00