Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Duration: 2+ months

Location: Albany NY 12205

Shift Timings: Mon-Fri (8:00-3:30)

Pay: USD 20/hr-USD 22/hr

Position summary: This role includes verifying payment information, posting payments into an in-house tax collection system, preparing bank deposits, reconciling daily transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records. The position requires excellent attention to detail, strong data entry skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify that payment checks are completed accurately and contain all required information.
• Match payment checks with corresponding tax bill payment stubs.
• Process approximately 300 tax payments per day.
• Post payments into the in-house tax collection system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to process large volumes of transactions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good mathematical and reconciliation skills.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience preparing and reconciling bank deposits.
• Experience processing high-volume transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with accounting, finance, or tax processing systems.

Application Process: Resume Review Initial discussion Video Screening Client Interview

Cogent Infotech is a leading tech consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, offering cutting-edge digital transformation solutions in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and AI. ISO-certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised, we proudly partner with 70+ Fortune 500 companies and 150+ government agencies. Cogent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.