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Position Description: ABOUT TEAM ALLIED DISTRIBUTIONFounded in 1976, Team Allied Distribution is the country’s leading independent warehouse distributor of automotive exhaust, with over 390,000 square feet of warehouse capacity throughout 29 facilities strategically located in the Western and Midwestern United States. It is a 100% employee-owned company with over 220 employee-owners. Team Allied prides itself on delivering premium-quality products, competitive pricing, fast-paced logistical services, and first-class customer service!BENEFITS PACKAGETeam Allied Distribution provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in fostering a team of dedicated, innovative professionals motivated by ambitious goals.EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP)The Employee Stock Ownership Plan, commonly known as an ESOP, is a retirement benefit for all employee-owners. Similar to a 401K, only better! The ESOP grants company stock to all eligible employee-owners and allocates the stock into a trust account as part of their future retirement fund. The ESOP is a fantastic benefit because employee-owners contribute no personal funds to the plan.JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our accounting team. This entry-level position provides support to both the Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) functions by ensuring accurate financial data entry, processing transactions, and assisting with daily accounting operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in accounting and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Enter high volumes of vendor invoices into the accounting system with a high degree of accuracy.• Process customer payments and assist with maintaining accurate accounts receivable records.• Create, maintain, and update Excel spreadsheets to support A/P and A/R activities.• Prepare and upload financial data and spreadsheets into the company's ERP system.• Coordinate with location managers to reconcile and close purchase orders, process credits, & manage warranty returns.• Organize and maintain both electronic and physical accounting records.• Respond professionally to emails and communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers.• Assist with general administrative and accounting tasks as assigned to support the finance team.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and data organization.• Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.EDUCATION• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred.• Previous office, bookkeeping, or accounting experience is helpful but not required.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities to perform work duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in this office environment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ABILITIESThe physical demands here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Regularly: spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers; move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; speak clearly so listeners can understand & understand the speech of another person; work on projects that require deadlines; bend to file and maintain files; occasionally lift 5-10 pounds.Team Allied reserves the right to modify this job description at any time based on business need. $23.00 - $24.00 Hourly