accountant Philadelphia, PA

Julius Silvert, Inc.

Full Time Philadelphia, PA 48133 - 35712 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Join our dynamic team at Julius Silvert as an Accounting Clerk and play a crucial role in supporting our financial operations. If you have a passion for numbers, exceptional organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a thriving food distribution business.

Since 1915, our company has provided local restaurants with the finest ingredients available. Located in Philadelphia, our company is a 4th generation family-owned food wholesale distribution company. In the past several years we have experienced tremendous growth and are now looking to add to our team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional that is detail oriented, systematic, well-organized, and a high-energy team player with a commitment to continuous process improvement. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk will use his/her technical accounting and system skills with initiative and a can-do attitude that can be applied to produce accurate information within the required time limit to ensure that all deadlines and reporting requirements are met with minimum supervision.

Summary:

As an Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, including data entry, reconciling invoices, processing payments, maintaining company A/P email and correspondence, and assisting with month-end closing procedures. Your meticulous diligence and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently will contribute to maintaining our financial records with accuracy and precision.

Responsibilities:

Perform daily data entry of financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, and payments.
Reconcile and verify invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports.
Assist with accounts payable and credits for accounts receivable processes.
Process payments, issue checks, and prepare bank transactions.
Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end closing activities.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
Support internal and external audit processes by providing necessary documentation and information.

Qualifications:

Associate degree in accounting or business preferred, High school diploma or equivalent mandatory; additional education in accounting or related field is a plus.
5+ Years experience as an accounting clerk or similar role.
Ability to follow directions given and complete tasks as instructed.
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with food distribution or related industries is a plus.

EEO, M/F/D/V
Our company recruits hires and promotes individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, or any other status protected by law, all by applicable Federal, State or Local Laws.

Job Type: Full-time, In-Person

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