OFFICE CLERK – West Des Moines, IA

Arona Home Essentials is seeking a Full-Time Office Clerk for its headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.  Arona thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced, can-do environment. Do you have a sense of urgency, able to work in a deadline-oriented environment, highly organized self-starter, and a team player?  If yes, this position is for you!

You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off including vacation days, personal days, and holidays.
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with a company match
• Ongoing training and development
• Standard hours Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with flexibility.

The OFFICE CLERK will perform a variety of clerical, recordkeeping, and customer service tasks to assist with the smooth operation of the organization.  This position will assist with special projects for over 100 locations within 9 companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Phone, Utility and Trash set up for existing and new store locations.
• Communicate with both internal and external personnel to trouble shoot issues.
• Liaison between stores and vendors for all facility-related needs.
• File paperwork and scan documents.
• Receive and sort mail.
• Answers phone calls and emails.
• Assist at the front desk.
• Allocate expenditures on invoices to correct accounts according to departmental procedures.
• Process accounts payable and get checks ready for mail.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Ability to work independently and identify and solve problems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work utilizing time-management skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Associates degree and 1-2 years accounting/administrative experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving, data solving and typing skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word.
• Experience with accounting software is a PLUS.
• Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.

PERFORM OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS REQUIRED.

• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Provide backup support to Receptionist.