Accounting Clerk POST NUMBER: 408726

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Company Overview: Join a leading retail company known for its dedication to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Our company operates a chain of retail stores across the nation, offering a wide range of merchandise to meet the needs of our diverse customer base. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where every team member is valued and supported.

Position Overview: We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our finance department and support our retail operations. The Accounting Clerk will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and providing administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of our finance team. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in accounting within the retail industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice processing, payment processing, and reconciliation of vendor and customer accounts.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records by entering data into accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, statements, and schedules to support management decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes by performing reconciliations, journal entries, and other routine accounting tasks.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team, including filing, photocopying, and other general office duties.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in accounting or related field is a plus.
• Previous experience in an office or administrative role is preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you're looking to kickstart your career in accounting and finance and want to be part of a dynamic team in the retail industry, apply today to join us as an Accounting Clerk! This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and grow your skills in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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.

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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.
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Pay Transparency Notice

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.