Accounting Clerk jobs in Providence, RI

Accounting Clerk performs routine accounting activities such as data entry, maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Reviews, codes, and verifies transactions including billings, invoices, checks, and journal entries. Being an Accounting Clerk assists in completing moderately complex calculations using spreadsheets and other software tools. Reconciles accounts and bank statements. Additionally, Accounting Clerk has a basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Accounting Clerk works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Accounting Clerk
  • The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is recruiting Internally and Externally for the position of
    Accounting Clerk within the Office of Finance and Budget. This is a Non-Represented position.

    Position Title: Accounting Clerk

    Posting Period: February 28, 2024 through March 15, 2024

    Salary Range: $50,915.70 to $63,644.61 Annum (Grade 913)

    Position Reports To: Senior Accountant (AR/AP)

    Union Affiliation: Non-Represented

    Summary of Position:
    This is a non-represented position in the Finance Department responsible for coordinating with various
    departments in assisting with the distribution of fare products to all riders as needed and for assisting the Chief
    Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis with the tracking of product
    distribution and availability to ensure adequate supply of products. This position will also assist with various
    accounts receivable and payable functions and other day-to-day clerical duties and departmental projects.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Respond to inquiries by vendors and customers ensuring they receive the information they need;
    • Assist employees as needed by providing benefit balances and handling payments for employee share of

    benefit costs;

    • Answers calls to finance department in professional manner providing general information, redirecting calls

    as appropriate, and taking/distributing complete messages;

    • Assists with vendor onboarding by completing credit applications;
    • Fulfills orders within WAVE fare collection system by packaging and distributing WAVE cards and other

    fare products as orders arise and prepares invoices for customers electing to be invoiced;

    • Assists third-party entities and bulk fare product purchasers in understanding the fare product options that

    best meet their needs and available resources;

    • Responds to request from entities not on WAVE system to ensure they have products for distribution and

    handles both invoicing and payment related to these transactions;

    • Collaborates with multiple departments, to ensure all customer needs related to fare products are being

    met;

    • Assists with periodic audit of WAVE portals to ensure appropriate products are being offered and general

    integrity of system is maintained;

    • Maintains daily GFI farebox to revenue reconciliation report;
    • Responsible for all accounts payable, including matching of purchase orders to vendor invoices and filing

    invoices by date to ensure invoices are paid at appropriate date;

    • Assists Senior Accountant by receiving, documenting, and preparing checks for deposit;
    • Performs general office duties in support of the Finance Department including, but not limited to, copying,
    mailing, filing, and other miscellaneous tasks;
    • Assists the payroll department with sorting and distribution of payroll checks, including attachment of

    memos and documents as needed by the Authority;

    • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

    The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any
    particular position, nor are they intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and
    control the work of employees under their supervision.

    Qualifications and Selection Process:

    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
    requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
    accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions;
    • Must possess basic computer skills and demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
    and Word;
    • Must also be able to work within automated financial management systems and be able to learn new
    programs and systems as introduced to RIPTA;
    • Must be well-versed in customer service and possess excellent interpersonal skills/phone etiquette;
    • Must be flexible when encountering tight time schedules and to effectively interact with internal and external
    contacts;
    • Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and priorities with accuracy
    and close attention to detail;
    • Must be able to meet strict deadlines and work extended hours when necessary.

    Education:
    • High School Diploma or GED and the equivalent of an associate degree required.
    • Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

    Experience:
    • Experience with accounting/general ledger systems is helpful;
    • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
    • Excellent problem solving and time management skills;
    • Ability to work well both independently and with a team.

    OR: any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education
    and experience.

    Independent Action:
    Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and priorities with accuracy and
    close attention to detail.

    Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, follow directions well and follow through
    with assignments until completed.

    Supervisory Responsibility:
    None

    Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, certifications, licensure, transcript
    copies and RIPTA employment application to the Human Resources Department, 705 Elmwood
    Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 or via email to jobs@ripta.com no later than Friday, March 15, 2024. To
    apply on-line, visit www.ripta.com/careers. Telephone calls will not be accepted.

    RIPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority that
    no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against regardless of race, color, sex, age,
    national origin, religion, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status and/or gender identity
    or expression.

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"Accounting clerk"
  • Collabera
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionEstablished in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar I...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Accounting Clerk
  • DBS Building Solutions
  • Cranston, RI FULL_TIME
  • DBS Building Solutions is seeking an Accounting Clerk to assist with various daily accounting tasks within our department. The Accounting Clerk's daily tasks are detailed, high volume and deadline bas...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Accounting Clerk
  • TPG Hotels & Resorts
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY The Company operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week. The Accountant p...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Accounting Clerk
  • Newport Harbor Island Resort
  • Newport, RI FULL_TIME
  • Property Description Newport Harbor Island Resort presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants looking to join a premier resort destination in Newport, Rhode Island. Our resort offers a picture...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Accounting Clerk
  • Star Waste Systems, LLC
  • East Greenwich, RI FULL_TIME
  • About us JAW Waste Services, LLC is a small business in East Greenwich, RI. We are professional, agile and professional. Our work environment includes: Modern office setting Food provided Modern offic...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Senior Income Tax Analyst - Remote
  • Avnet
  • Providence, RI
  • **Who We Are:** At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE 500 technology distributor and solutions compan...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Billing Administrator
  • RI Temps, Inc.
  • Warwick, RI
  • Job Description Job Description This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and will handle various invento...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Manager
  • PSG Global Solutions Careers
  • Newton, MA
  • Apply now and our proprietary system will quickly have you in front of a live recruiter. The Opportunity Description We'...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Manager
  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Stoughton, MA
  • Creative Financial Staffing has partnered with a rapidly growing top technology-driven logistics company to identify an ...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Manager
  • Raffol and Company Inc
  • Needham, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Join Our Team as a Passionate Tax Manager! Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented tax pro...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Manager
  • Company Confidential
  • Worcester, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Essential Functions: · Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statemen...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Manager
  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Wellesley, MA
  • Creative Financial Staffing has partnered with a property management company outside of Boston to identify an Accounting...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Automotive Bookkeeper
  • Mercedes-Benz of Natick
  • Natick, MA
  • Mercedes-Benz of Natick has an immediate opening for an Accounting Bookkeeper. This is an opportunity to grow with New E...
  • 12/20/2023 12:00:00 AM

The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is land and the remaining 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) is water (roughly 10%). Providence is located at the head of Narragansett Bay, with the Providence River running into the bay through the center of the city, formed by the confluence of the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Rivers. The Waterplace Park amphitheater and riverwalks line the river's banks through downtown. Providence is one of many cities claimed to be founded on seven hills like Rome. The...
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Income Estimation for Accounting Clerk jobs
$42,505 to $53,609
Providence, Rhode Island area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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