Position: Accounting Clerk

Department: Finance and Administration

Supervisor: Sara Marhon, Controller

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Pay range: $22- $25 / hour

Accounting Clerk Position Accountabilities

• Process a variety of accounting functions including accounts payable, credit card reconciliations, and pledge processing. (80% of time)
• Provide administrative support for finance committee meetings. (1% of time)
• Support non-profit agencies in use of the Agency Portal. (4% of time)
• General additional administrative duties for the department such as filing, verifying non-profit status of agencies, and updating donor information from obituaries. (15% of time)

Work Experience and/or Education for Accounting Clerk

At least 1 year of work experience in an accounting function (AR, AP, Reconciliations, Cash Management). Related education considered in lieu of experience.

Skills for Accounting Clerk

• Familiarity in customer relations management or accounting systems
• Understanding of basic accounting concepts and GAAP
• Proficient in preparing and interpreting financial reports
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits Package

In addition to the base pay and annual merit increases this position is eligible for our org-wide performance based annual bonus package which is typically 1%-3% of base pay. The benefits package includes subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance, fully paid life and ltd insurance, a 401k retirement plan with employer contributions and a generous paid leave policy.

Remote Work Policy

This position is based in our office in Allentown, PA for at least 70% of the schedule. After an introductory period and if the work allows, this position may choose to work remotely for up to 30% of the schedule.