Accounting Clerk

Overview A busy Independent Insurance Adjusting firm is looking for a full time Accounting Clerk Team Member for 40 hours per week. Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounting Clerk and become a vital part of our organization’s financial operations! This role offers the opportunity to showcase your expertise in accounting processes, support our accounting team, and ensure accuracy across all transactional activities. If you thrive in a fast\-paced environment, possess strong attention to detail, are honest, reliable and are eager to grow your career with us, this position is perfect for you! We are committed to fostering a positive work environment that values your contributions. Duties Perform data entry and maintain accurate records within various accounting software such as QuickBooks and internal software's. Manage accounts payable (as needed) and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections. Develop relationships with customers to facilitate collections efforts. Support payroll management tasks; verify payroll data for accuracy. Support internal controls and compliance procedures related to company Research and resolve account discrepancies; Depositing checks or issuing checks as needed. Respond to accounting\-related inquiries electronically or by phone. Record and maintain all 1099 information. Collect mail (as needed) Work closely with superiors on all aspects of Payroll Qualifications: Proven experience working with accounting software such as QuickBooks Experience with payroll systems and familiarity with payroll management processes. Knowledge of accounting standards is a plus. Demonstrated ability to perform detailed data entry with high accuracy (10 key typing skills and 60 WPM typing). Familiarity with technical accounting issues including journal entries, account reconciliation, debits \& credits, and double\-entry bookkeeping. Excellent math skills combined with strong attention to detail Ability to adapt quickly to various financial software platforms Ability to work independently and be a self\-starter as this is a remote position. Punctual and prompt. Able to handle confidential information. Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat) and have strong computer and business solution software skills. Prior experience in AP/AR or small business accounting Must be able to work office hours 9:00 AM\-5:00 PM. Experience Accounting: 1 year (Preferred) Microsoft Excel: 3\+ year (Preferred) Data Entry: 1 year (Required) Accounts Payable: 1 year (Required) Accounts Receivable: 1 year (Preferred, but will train) Cash handling transactions: 1 year (Preferred) Pay: $20\.00 \- $22\.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Work from home Experience: Accounts payable: 1 year (Required) Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required) Language: English (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: * Sarasota, FL 34231 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sarasota, FL 34231