Accounting Clerk - Direct Hire

Accounting Clerk

Location: Onsite in Woodbury, NY Employment Type: Direct Hire Rate: $25/hr. to $27/hr.

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Clerk to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience in accounts payable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial transaction processing within a fast-paced corporate environment. This position offers the potential to convert to a permanent employee after six months based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
• Review invoices for coding accuracy and required approvals.
• Enter high volumes of accounts payable transactions into the accounting system.
• Assist with vendor inquiries and payment status requests.
• Process adjustments, corrections, and credit memos as needed.

General Ledger & Accounting Support

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities by ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.
• Review financial transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with bookkeeping functions and financial record maintenance.

Transaction Research & Reconciliation

• Investigate and resolve outstanding, rejected, or exception transactions.
• Research discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and payment records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and account balances.
• Identify errors and collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely resolution.

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Generate reports and spreadsheets using Excel.
• Assist with audit requests and document retrieval.
• Support special projects and additional accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounting clerk experience work at a manufacturing company.
• Experience processing invoices and performing invoice matching.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and journal entries.
• Experience researching and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Payable Systems
• General Ledger Accounting
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliations
• Financial Data Entry
• SAP and big plus but not required.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Pro038