Vaco
Accounting Clerk Job at Vaco in Shelton
Vaco, Shelton, CT, United States, 06484
Job Title: Accounting Clerk
About Us: Our client is a leading retailer dedicated to providing exceptional products and services. They are committed to creating a dynamic and supportive work environment. They are currently seeking a skilled Accounting Clerk with experience in retail, inventory management, and heavy data entry to join their team.
Position Overview: The Accounting Clerk will be a key player in supporting our financial and inventory operations. This role involves extensive data entry responsibilities, along with managing accounting and inventory tasks. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of retail accounting, experience with inventory management, and strong data entry skills.
Key Responsibilities:
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
About Us: Our client is a leading retailer dedicated to providing exceptional products and services. They are committed to creating a dynamic and supportive work environment. They are currently seeking a skilled Accounting Clerk with experience in retail, inventory management, and heavy data entry to join their team.
Position Overview: The Accounting Clerk will be a key player in supporting our financial and inventory operations. This role involves extensive data entry responsibilities, along with managing accounting and inventory tasks. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of retail accounting, experience with inventory management, and strong data entry skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Entry:
- Perform heavy data entry tasks, including inputting and updating financial transactions, inventory records, and sales data into accounting and inventory management systems.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of data entered and maintain data integrity.
- Transaction Processing:
- Record and verify daily retail sales transactions, including cash, credit card, and check payments.
- Reconcile daily cash and credit card receipts against sales reports to ensure accuracy.
- Accounts Payable/Receivable:
- Process and verify invoices related to retail purchases and inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Prepare and process payments for vendors and suppliers, managing payment schedules.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable to ensure timely collection.
- Inventory Management:
- Assist with tracking and managing inventory levels, including recording stock quantities and monitoring for discrepancies.
- Reconcile inventory records with physical stock counts and investigate any variances.
- Support inventory audits and ensure proper documentation for inventory transactions.
- Financial Reporting:
- Assist in preparing financial reports and summaries related to retail operations and inventory, including sales and expense reports.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes with accurate financial and inventory data.
- Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate and organized financial and inventory records and files.
- Ensure all documentation is properly filed and easily accessible.
- Customer Service:
- Address and resolve accounting and inventory-related inquiries from customers and vendors in a professional manner.
- Compliance:
- Assist in ensuring compliance with company policies, retail accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits as needed.
- Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Experience:
- Proven experience as an Accounting Clerk or similar role in a retail environment with inventory management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience with heavy data entry tasks and a high level of accuracy.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.