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Accounting Clerk

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk in Union County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for accounts payables, accounts receivables, collections, payment processing, and more. If you have 2+ years of accounting experience and are looking to grow your career, this might be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities with strong attention to accuracy and timeliness.

• Support collection efforts by monitoring outstanding balances and following up as needed.

• Examine incoming cash receipts and apply payments appropriately to customer accounts.

• Create and maintain new customer records within the system, ensuring all information is entered correctly.

• Use Excel to organize financial information.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an accounting related field. 

• Background in collections or customer account follow-up is preferred.

• Working knowledge of invoice processing, cash application, and basic account reconciliation practices.

• Experience navigating accounting systems for daily transaction work.

• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets.

• Accurate data entry skills with a high level of organization and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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