Job Description

The Accounting Data Entry Clerk Trainee plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data within the organization. Working under the supervision of senior accounting staff, the intern assists in recording, organizing, and maintaining financial transactions. This internship provides valuable hands-on experience in accounting principles, data entry techniques, and software proficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Data Entry: Accurately input financial transactions into accounting software or spreadsheets, including invoices, payments, and expenses.

2. Accuracy Assurance: Verify the correctness and completeness of entered data by cross-referencing with source documents and reconciling discrepancies.

3. Record Management: Organize and maintain electronic and physical records of financial transactions, ensuring they are easily accessible and systematically filed.

4. Reconciliation Support: Assist in reconciling financial records with bank statements, invoices, and other supporting documents to ensure consistency and accuracy.

5. Reporting Assistance: Aid in generating basic financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements based on entered data.

6. Coding Assistance: Assist in assigning appropriate account codes or categories to financial transactions for proper classification and reporting purposes.

7. Collaboration: Collaborate with other team members and departments to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely completion of tasks.

8. Compliance Adherence: Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and company policies while performing data entry tasks.

9. Documentation: Maintain organized filing systems for financial documents and records, both electronically and physically, to facilitate efficient retrieval and auditing.

10. Learning and Development: Actively engage in learning opportunities to enhance accounting knowledge, software proficiency, and data entry skills.

Qualifications and Experience

- Holder of a Bachelor's degree program in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and terminology.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information