Accounting Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join a team in Syracuse, New York in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations by managing payment activity, invoicing, account reconciliation, and customer account maintenance. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and comfortable working across billing, collections, and general accounting support tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable activity by recording transactions accurately and keeping balances up to date.
• Prepare and issue billing for daily shipments through the company system and customer portals when needed.
• Process incoming bank deposits and ensure funds are posted correctly within accounting records.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances, coordinate with sales partners on overdue accounts, and support collection efforts.
• Batch, reconcile, and record credit card payments to maintain accurate financial tracking.
• Support customer credit reviews by gathering information and assisting management with account setup decisions.
• Maintain current and accurate customer account details and update electronic transaction records consistently.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliation work and related accounting support.
• Investigate and resolve differences between payments received and invoiced amounts, and respond to customer billing questions.
• Track and reconcile supplier rebate activity while providing additional accounting assistance as business needs require.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, payment posting, and account reconciliation.
• Strong data entry accuracy with attention to detail in high-volume transactional work.
• Ability to process bank deposits and reconcile credit card activity effectively.
• Familiarity with accounting software and business systems, including Epicor experience when available.
• Comfortable communicating with customers and internal teams regarding billing issues and past-due balances.
• Ability to organize electronic records and manage multiple accounting tasks within deadlines.

Compensation

$21.38-$24.75 Hourly

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