Accounting Clerk

Join our team as an Accounting Clerk! This position will primarily be focused on accounts payable functions. A few examples of the required job duties are reviewing purchase requests for accuracy and that policies are being followed, reviewing and routing invoices received to the correct department to approve and processing payments through third party software and in house. Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and ability to communicate effectively with staff and vendors is essential.

At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers, and friends.

The Accounting Clerk may perform the following duties :

• Reviews purchase requests and assures accuracy, and that policies and procedures are followed. Creates purchase orders and sets up new vendors and requests W-9 forms from them.
• Trains employees on Finance Enterprise Purchase Requests System and troubleshoots purchase request problems, disencumbers purchase orders, and issues tags for new capital inventory equipment.
• Performs accounts payable functions including matching and inputting approved invoices, assuring accuracy of information, printing, distributing, and mailing checks, and making ACH payments.
• Generates, audits and inputs daily revenue entries for revenue-producing facilities. Researches and reports revenue discrepancies.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks for Great Parks Forever including preparing deposits, recording entries, monthly bank reconciliation and generating reports.
• Records issuance of gift cards and motor vehicle permits. Maintains distribution log and records beginning and ending numbers as reference.
• Maintain capital asset database.
• Files monthly sales tax and quarterly gas tax refunds.

Prepares bank deposits.

QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify the applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is :

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

State Driver License that meets current GPHC carrier guidelines.

We offer an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance; paid vacation, 11 holidays and sick time; enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and free or discounted use of many Great Parks recreational activities.

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.