Accounting Clerk

*Accounting Clerk* This full-time permanent position is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records and reports to the Chief FinancialOfficer.
Primary duties include the tracking of organization assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities, while ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
Responsibilities · Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization · Maintains the general ledger · Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books · Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks · Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections · Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts · Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit · Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies · Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software · Manages the purchasing system · Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures · Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures · Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner, and accounts receivable are collected promptly · Process payroll in a timely manner · Maintain the chart of accounts, an orderly accounting filing system and a system of controls over accounting transactions · Assist the CFO in the production of the annual budget and forecasts · Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management · Provide fora system of management cost reports · Comply withlocal, state, and federal government reportingrequirements and tax filings · Other duties as required Qualifications & Skills · 2-3years of corporate accounting or finance experience with exposure to startups/small companies · Detail-oriented with solid communication skills, both written and verbal · Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or Business · Ableto organize, multitask, prioritizeand work proactively and calmly under pressure · Adaptable to a changing environment and identify/solve problems efficiently · Proficiencyin Quickbooks, strong Excel skills About Galaxy Diagnostics Galaxy Diagnostics is a privately held medical laboratory located in Research Triangle Park offering the only testing solutions powered by revolutionary sample enrichment technologies for elusive flea and tick borne pathogens.
The company's mission is to "Go Beyond" the limits of conventional detection by driving scientific innovation, creating new clinical knowledge through research and publication, and providing medical education and excellent customer support to healthcare providers, veterinarians, patients, and research customers in this important area of emerging infectious disease.
Galaxy Diagnostics offers competitive compensation and a flexible work environment.
This is a full-time, permanent, and salaried position.
_Galaxy Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer.
As such, we provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or other characteristics protected by law.
_ Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Research Triangle Park, NC 27709: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required) Language: * English (Required) Work Location: In person