Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Rochester, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume transactional work accurately while maintaining organized records and timely follow-up. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across both payables and receivables functions while using accounting systems and data entry skills to keep financial information current and reliable.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting details, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Record incoming customer payments, update account balances, and assist with resolving discrepancies related to outstanding receivables.
• Enter financial and transactional data into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payment activity, and account records to support reporting and audit readiness.
• Use QuickBooks and related tools to post transactions, review account information, and help keep records up to date.
• Communicate with internal teams, vendors, and customers to clarify billing questions and support smooth account resolution.
• Monitor payable and receivable activity to help ensure deadlines are met and transactions are properly tracked.
• Assist with invoice processing workflows and contribute to ongoing improvements in daily accounting administration.• Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities in an accounting or clerical environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within computerized accounting systems.
• Strong data entry skills with the ability to handle transactional information accurately and efficiently.
• Practical knowledge of invoice processing, payment posting, and account record maintenance.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with internal contacts, vendors, and customers.