Accounting Clerk

About the Role: Burke is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our Business Services team in Lufkin. In this position, you'll help keep our financial operationsrunning smoothly by processing payments, maintaining accurate financialrecords, reconciling accounts, and assisting with daily accounting activities. You'll also work closely with other departments to answer questions and helpresolve billing and payment issues. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, pays attention to detail, stays organized, and takes pride in completing workaccurately and on time.

What You'll Do: Process accounts payable invoices, vendor payments, and related documentation. Record and apply customer payments, deposits, ACH transactions, and cash receipts. Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger transactions. Handle daily cash management activities, including bank deposits and electronic payments. Reconcile vendor statements, customer accounts, and assigned balance sheet accounts. Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. Work with other departments to answer questions and resolve issues related to payments, billing, deposits, and account activity. Follow Burke policies, grant requirements, and established financial procedures and internal controls. Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and client information. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: RequiredHigh school diploma or GED. At least two (2) years of hands-on experience using automated systems for accounts receivable and general ledger functions. At least two (2) years of data entry experience. Ability to use a 10-key calculator by touch. Valid Texas driver's license. Preferred College-level coursework in data entry and basic accounting. At least two (2) years of advanced Microsoft Excel experience.

Benefits: Eligible full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefitspackage, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with employer match Paid vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Employer-paid life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements: Ability to use visual and motor skills to enter data accurately and efficiently. Ability to use a computer and calculator for extended periods. Ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout the workday. Ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds. Legible handwriting. Equal Opportunity Employer Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisionsare made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protectedby applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of identity and employmentauthorization as part of the hiring process. Final candidates are subject tobackground and driving record checks as part of Burke's pre-employmentscreening process. PI1bd365fa9322-26289-41877083