Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Clerk (AP-Focused)
Location: Waldwick, NJ (100% On-Site)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: $24.00 - $27.50 per hour (dependent upon experience)

About the Opportunity:
A growing organization in the service/construction industry is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join its team due to an internal promotion. This role is heavily focused on Accounts Payable and offers the opportunity to work closely with purchasing and project management teams on project-based accounting activities.

Position Overview:
This position will support day-to-day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on project-related AP. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scan invoices and supporting documents; accurately input data into the accounting system (Spectrum/Viewpoint)
• Assist with vendor payment processing for job-related and general expenses
• Maintain and update vendor master records as needed
• Coordinate with purchasing and project managers to ensure invoice accuracy and proper matching to orders and received materials
• Support payroll data entry including work hours, job numbers, and cost codes
• Assist with accounts receivable processes and make collection calls when assigned
• Handle incoming and outgoing accounting mail, including postage processing
• Reconcile credit card transactions and enter employee expense reports
• Generate reports, verify data accuracy, and support general administrative accounting tasks
• Collaborate with accounting team members to provide cross-training and departmental support
• Assist with additional accounting duties and ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework in accounting or bookkeeping preferred
• Experience in accounts payable, preferably within construction or service-related industries
• Understanding of project-based accounting is a plus
• Familiarity with accounting/ERP systems (Spectrum/Viewpoint experience a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and adapt

Additional Notes:

• This role is best suited for candidates looking to grow within an accounting support function (CPA track candidates will not be considered)
• Hands-on, collaborative environment with opportunity for cross-training

Apply today to be considered for this excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing team.

Please email resumes to: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $27.50 per hour

Search managed by: Christine Senn

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.