What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Army West Point Athletic Association Inc.?
Summary
The Accounting Clerk will be a critical in recording accounting transactions for the Army Athletic Association Inc. (“AWPAA”) Business Office. Working closely with the Staff Accountant, Associate Athletics Director, Business Office, and Chief Financial Officer, the position will primarily focus on accounts payable, purchase orders, cash & travel advances, staff reimbursements, and United States Military Academy (“USMA”) and related party transactions. This position requires a working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, attention to detail, sensitivity to tight deadlines and the ability to multi-task.
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements
Perform duties in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 75% of the time.
- Occasionally moves boxes weighing up to up to 30 lbs.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer, printer, and phone.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with team members, United States Military Academy (“USMA”) staff and vendors.
Travel
No travel is required for this position.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics
- 1-3 year(s) of accounting experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Not-for-profit accounting experience a plus.
- Division I athletic department experience a plus
- Microsoft Excel Advanced Formulas and Functions