We are looking for an experienced Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a retail organization in White Plains, New York. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for someone who is highly proficient in Excel, comfortable handling multiple priorities, and confident working through accounting details with accuracy. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with reconciliations, payment activity, and account-related uploads while contributing thoughtful solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Reconcile account and statement activity to identify discrepancies and ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.
- Process invoice, payment, and discount-related transactions while maintaining strong attention to detail throughout each step.
- Upload accounting data into designated systems and verify that entries are complete, accurate, and properly aligned with supporting documentation.
- Manage high-volume data entry tasks efficiently while balancing multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Review account information and research variances, taking appropriate action to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Support accounts payable activities by handling invoice processing and assisting with payment tracking and documentation.
- Use advanced Excel functions to organize data, analyze transaction details, and produce clear financial support files.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and improve day-to-day workflow effectiveness.
- Demonstrated experience in an accounting support or accounting clerk role beyond an entry-level capacity.
- Advanced Excel skills are required, and successful completion of an Excel assessment is mandatory.
- Proven ability to perform account reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
- Practical experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, and payment-related tasks.
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments at once and adapt to changing business needs.
- Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to approach issues with initiative and careful judgment.