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Accounting Clerk
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Tonawanda, New York. This is a Contract-to-permanent position within the financial services industry, offering an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing accounts payable and receivable for multiple clients while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of invoices daily, ranging from 20 to 50, with accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks for a portfolio of 40-50 clients.<br>• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain clear communication with clients regarding billing and payment inquiries.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook to manage financial data and correspondence effectively.<br>• Learn and operate proprietary accounting software to perform daily tasks efficiently.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate data entry to support financial operations.<br>• Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and maintain workflow in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Identify and address discrepancies in invoices or payments.<br>• Support the team with additional administrative tasks as needed.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or a related field.<br>• Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice processing.<br>• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of transactions.<br>• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.<br>• Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.<br>• Previous experience in account reconciliation is a plus but not required.<br>• Organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
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  • Tonawanda, NY
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 19.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Tonawanda, New York. This is a Contract-to-permanent position within the financial services industry, offering an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing accounts payable and receivable for multiple clients while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of invoices daily, ranging from 20 to 50, with accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks for a portfolio of 40-50 clients.<br>• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain clear communication with clients regarding billing and payment inquiries.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook to manage financial data and correspondence effectively.<br>• Learn and operate proprietary accounting software to perform daily tasks efficiently.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate data entry to support financial operations.<br>• Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and maintain workflow in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Identify and address discrepancies in invoices or payments.<br>• Support the team with additional administrative tasks as needed.
  • 2025-09-25T15:38:45Z

Accounting Clerk Job in Tonawanda | Robert Half