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Accounting Clerk

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What they do

An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

$47,548 / year median in New Jersey

-13% projected decline

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Job Description

Position Summary The Accounting Clerk supports the Accounting Manager by handling the day-to-day execution and administrative work of accounts receivable and accounts payable at the direction of the Accounting Manager. Responsibilities
  • Contact customers by phone and email on past due balances once the Accounting Manager confirms collection is needed
  • Accept and document customer payments by phone, payment portal and ACH
  • Track payment commitments and follow up when they are not met
  • Escalate disputes, short payments and hardship requests to the Accounting Manager rather than negotiating terms
  • Proof vendor invoices and supporting paperwork against purchase orders and receiving documents
  • Enter approved vendor payments
  • Maintain accounts payable files for multiple entities and route items requiring approval to the Accounting Manager
  • Maintain the daily shop attendance calendar, including out, leaves early and remote entries and corrections
  • Scan, name and file documents, including employee identification
  • Prepare and distribute copies of forms needed in the office and the warehouse
  • Order and stock office supplies
  • Provide general administrative support to the Accounting Manager as assigned Qualifications
  • Two or more years of experience in an accounts payable or accounts receivable support role
  • Comfortable making collection calls and asking customers for payment
  • Accurate and detail oriented with invoice matching and data entry
  • Proficient in Excel and Outlook
  • Strong organizational skills with both physical and electronic filing
  • Able to handle customer and employee financial information discreetly
  • High school diploma required, associate degree in accounting or business a plus
Pay:
$25.00
  • $30.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Ability to
Commute:
Carlstadt, NJ 07072 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance