Accounting Clerk
WHO WE ARE: SwipeSense is a healthcare technology company, our mission is to eliminate Hospital Acquired Infections, a leading cause of death in the United States. We design and market the only comprehensive hand-hygiene performance system which combines sensor networks with wearable hand hygiene dispensers to provide a complete, long-term and cost-effective hand hygiene system for healthcare institutions.
SwipeSense is a high-growth venture backed company headquartered in Chicago, IL
WHO WE NEED: We are looking for an experienced accounting clerk/bookkeeper with strong attention to detail to support our Finance & Operations team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Post and process month end journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
- Update accounts payable and issue payments weekly.
- Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
- Reconcile bank statement and balance sheet accounts.
- Ad hoc reporting and projects.
- Manage remote warehouse team from goods transfer, processing, and order fulfillment – full training provided.
- Fulfill small orders from our micro-warehouse: Pick goods from warehouse, pack shipments properly, and ensure the package is fulfilled accurately as ordered– full training provided.
- Occasionally perform light assembly operations – full training provided.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of applicable accounting experience.
- Associates degree (A.A.) from two-year college or university.
- Solid computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel and Quickbooks required.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Great attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced work environment.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for procedural improvement and increased efficiency.
- Identify accounting issues and clearly communicate them in a timely manner.
- Able and willing to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Basic knowledge of Supply Chain and Warehouse processes a plus.
Please note: position is full-time, at our Chicago headquarters. Must be local or willing to relocate.