Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support the day-to-day financial operations of our team in New York. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a variety of accounting and administrative tasks in a fast-paced setting. The person in this role will contribute to accurate financial processing, reporting, and documentation while working closely with finance leadership and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities:
• Handle tenant account updates by recording rent changes and applying incoming rent payments accurately.
• Support monthly accounting activities by reconciling and closing tenant-related transactions on schedule.
• Process payables by entering invoices, preparing disbursements, and maintaining complete payment records.
• Create and track purchase orders to help ensure proper documentation and spending control.
• Maintain fixed asset records, add new assets to the accounting subledger, and run periodic depreciation processes.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and related reports to support monthly and quarterly compliance requirements.
• Organize financial files and complete routine administrative recordkeeping for the finance department.
• Draft business documents such as letters, memoranda, reports, and presentations for accounting leadership as needed.
• Assist with improving departmental procedures and take on additional finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and invoice processing.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and strong data entry accuracy in a finance environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach to internal collaboration.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving department goals.
• Detail-oriented demeanor and dependable work habits suitable for an office-based finance role.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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