Accounting Clerk

Job Description

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.• Advanced Excel skills are required, and successful completion of an Excel assessment is mandatory.
• Prior experience in an accounting support or accounting clerk role beyond entry level is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with account reconciliation, accounts payable, invoice processing, and data entry is required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and identify practical solutions.
• Comfortable working with discounts, payments, and routine account activity in a detail-oriented environment.