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Robert Half
Accounting Clerk
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$45,712 / year median in New York
-5% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a retail organization in White Plains, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone with strong Excel capabilities, solid accounting support experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. The person in this role will help maintain organized financial records, handle payment-related activity, and contribute to efficient account processing in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Reconcile account statements and investigate discrepancies to help ensure accurate financial records.
- Process account-related uploads and maintain clean, organized data within accounting systems and spreadsheets.
- Support accounts payable activities by reviewing invoices, entering transaction details, and preparing items for processing.
- Apply discounts, track payments, and assist with resolving issues related to account balances or outstanding items.
- Use advanced Excel functions to analyze financial information, organize reporting, and complete daily accounting tasks efficiently.
- Manage high-volume clerical and accounting support work while shifting between priorities as business needs change.
- Perform accurate data entry and maintain documentation to support audits, reporting needs, and internal recordkeeping.