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ACCOUNTING CLERKPosition SummaryThe Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing routine accounting activities forSERC business operations and assisting the Accountant and the Director of Financeand Human Resources.ReportingThe Accounting Clerk reports to the Director of Finance and Human Resources.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCash Flow• Maintain General Ledgero Maintain journal entries and all accounting recordso Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reportso Maintain an electronic filing system for all financial records• Accounts Payable:o Process supplier/vendor invoices for payment• Accounts Receivable:o Process receivableso Maintain a log of penalty invoices for violations or reliability standardsParticipate in Finance Audits• Assist in preparation of document evidence for annual external finance audit• Assist during the on-site annual audit with external auditors• Perform internal audits as requestedMiscellaneous Duties• Perform initial review of staff expense reports• Prepare monthly timesheet reports• Maintain supply inventory• Follow internal control procedures and recommend improvements toprocedures• Other duties as directed by the Director of Finance & Human Resourcesand/or the SERC President/CEOJob Qualifications1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required• Basic math skills• Knowledge of general ledger, bookkeeping, accounting and budgeting principles• Excellent organizational and time management skills• Effective communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, written and email, andpresentation skills)• Computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word,Excel, and Power Point• Interpersonal skills• Reasoning, analysis & problem solving ability

2. Education Required• High School diploma or equivalent is required. An Associates Degree inaccounting is preferred.3. Experience Required• 0-2 years of relevant equivalent work experience in bookkeeping and/oraccounting is desired• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Sage MIP Fund Accounting is highly desired4. This position is located in Charlotte, NC.Interested applicants may submit a resume to SERCResumes@serc1.org