Accounting Clerk
<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support our clients accounting department with daily financial tasks. The ideal candidate will be organized, accurate, and comfortable working with numbers and data entry. This role assists with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and other general accounting functions to help maintain the integrity of our financial records.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process and record accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Verify, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system.</li><li>Assist with billing customers and posting incoming payments.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements, and other balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Maintain and update financial records and documentation in accordance with company policies.</li><li>Prepare and enter journal entries as directed by accounting management.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing processes.</li><li>Assist with filing, scanning, and organizing accounting documents.</li><li>Respond to internal and external inquiries related to invoices, payments, and account information.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the accounting and finance teams as needed</li></ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.</li><li>1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.</li><li>Basic understanding of accounting principles and general ledger functions.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar).</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Good communication and problem-solving abilities.</li></ul>
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- Kingston, NY
- remote
- Contract / Temporary to Hire
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20.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support our clients accounting department with daily financial tasks. The ideal candidate will be organized, accurate, and comfortable working with numbers and data entry. This role assists with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and other general accounting functions to help maintain the integrity of our financial records.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process and record accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Verify, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system.</li><li>Assist with billing customers and posting incoming payments.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements, and other balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Maintain and update financial records and documentation in accordance with company policies.</li><li>Prepare and enter journal entries as directed by accounting management.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing processes.</li><li>Assist with filing, scanning, and organizing accounting documents.</li><li>Respond to internal and external inquiries related to invoices, payments, and account information.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the accounting and finance teams as needed</li></ul>
- 2025-10-13T20:48:42Z