Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a Financial Services organization in Tonawanda, New York. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling high-volume invoice and payment activity with accuracy. The role focuses on maintaining efficient payables and receivables workflows while helping ensure timely processing and strong financial recordkeeping.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices, assign the appropriate accounting codes, and prepare them for accurate entry into the financial system.
- Manage the full invoice processing cycle, ensuring documents are recorded correctly and routed in a timely manner for payment.
- Coordinate regular check run activities by verifying payment details and helping maintain on-schedule disbursements.
- Reconcile payable and receivable records to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support accurate account balances.
- Maintain organized financial documentation and ensure transaction records are complete, accessible, and audit-ready.
- Communicate with internal teams and external vendors regarding invoice questions, payment status updates, and account concerns.
- Assist with routine accounts receivable tasks, including tracking incoming payments and supporting proper posting activity.
- Experience working in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a similar accounting support role.
- Working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice entry, and end-to-end invoice processing procedures.
- Familiarity with preparing and supporting check runs in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across repetitive financial tasks.
- Comfort using accounting systems and standard office software to manage financial records efficiently.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors, colleagues, and other business contacts.
- Ability to stay organized, prioritize workload, and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.