Accounting Clerk - TranSystems Corporation

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Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems has an immediate opening for an Accounting Clerk who serves as an assistant in the trust accounting department and is responsible for a variety of administrative activities, playing a critical role in ensuring check runs are processed in a timely and accurate manner, client mailings are accurate and on time, as well as a back up to the accounts payable position.  This position will coordinate with accounting and/or other departments. The Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing support with a variety of accounting duties. The Accounting Clerk will also serve as a backup to the Accounts Payable and Project Support staff.

Essential Functions Include but are Not Limited to:

• Coordinate, process, and mail client escrow/trust account check generation per client specifications and/or guidelines.
• Reviews, verifies and reconciles bank statements for client escrow/trust accounts.
• Assist with check deposits for client escrow/trust accounts.
• Review and confirm client received payments are properly accounted for to facilitate posting to accounts and forward payment documentation to corporate lockbox.
• Maintains accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and subcontractor vendor files.
• Researches and responds to inquiries regarding client escrow/trust account issues and problems.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external customers to drive efficiency in processes.
• Assist in projects and process improvements related to tasks as identified by management.
• Provide support as needed for Accounts Payable including processing invoices and new vendor set up.
• Provide support as needed to Project Support Specialist for subconsultant set up, project invoice approvals and business and property tax payments .
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring to our firm:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining high productivity.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-sensitive.
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and maintain a positive teamwork-oriented attitude in a busy office environment.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
  

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require some travel to offices and client sites within their respective area, using various modes of transportation including automobile and airline.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or NY City, TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $50,000-$60,000 annually.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.