Accounting Clerk

Location: Forestville

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a long-term contract assignment in Forestville, New York. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable managing a high volume of transactions, maintaining accurate records, and working across both payables and receivables functions. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, hands-on experience with Quick Books, and the ability to keep documentation and invoice activity current and precise.

Responsibilities:

- Process a large volume of payment-related transactions with accuracy and consistency each day.

- Handle accounts payable tasks, including reviewing invoices, entering financial data, and preparing items for payment.

- Support accounts receivable activities by recording incoming payments and helping maintain up-to-date customer account records.

- Enter invoice and accounting information into Quick Books and internal records while ensuring data accuracy.

- Scan, organize, and maintain financial documents so records are complete, accessible, and properly filed.

- Review transaction details carefully to identify discrepancies and help keep accounting information accurate.

- Assist with invoice processing workflows and ensure supporting documentation is attached and stored appropriately. Requirements - Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

- Proficiency with Quick Books in a clerical or accounting support environment.

- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Background in invoice handling, payment processing, and financial record maintenance.

- Ability to manage a high-volume workload, including processing more than 200 payments.

- Comfortable scanning, organizing, and maintaining accounting documentation.

- Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced office setting.

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