Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support financial and payroll-related operations for a construction-focused organization in East Syracuse, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of accounting administration, invoice activity, and payroll documentation. The role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely payment processing, and dependable support for project-based workforce reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices and payment records with close attention to accuracy, coding, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including tracking balances, updating records, and helping resolve discrepancies.
• Enter financial and payroll data into accounting systems and ensure information is complete, current, and properly organized.
• Support payroll administration using Sage 300 and verify employee time information captured through Raken.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports through LCPTracker in accordance with project and compliance requirements.
• Assist with reconciliation tasks, document review, and routine accounting follow-up to keep financial records audit-ready.
• Coordinate with internal teams to obtain missing details, confirm billing information, and support timely transaction processing.

Qualifications:

• Experience handling accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in an office environment with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, financial record maintenance, and high-volume data entry.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 300 and familiarity with QuickBooks.
• Ability to support payroll-related processes and work with electronic timekeeping systems such as Raken.
• Understanding of certified payroll reporting, including use of LCPTracker or similar compliance platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with standard accounting practices and confidence working with digital financial records.

Compensation

$19.79-$22.91 Hourly

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