Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Ithaca, NY • 9h ago

Description We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Ithaca, New York. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong data entry skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment. As a vital member of our accounting team, you will handle financial transactions, inventory management, and invoicing tasks with precision and efficiency. This is a long-term contract position offering stability and growth.

Responsibilities:

Accurately input high volumes of financial transactions and operational data into accounting and inventory systems.

Maintain and update inventory records, assist with physical counts, and investigate discrepancies between physical and system records.

Generate, review, and process customer invoices, ensuring timely distribution while resolving any invoicing issues.

Monitor incoming payments, update accounts receivable records, and follow up with customers on outstanding balances.

Prepare aging reports and contribute to effective management of receivables.

Organize and maintain financial documents, ensuring proper filing and compliance with company policies.

Support audit preparations and assist in maintaining internal controls.

Utilize accounting software and spreadsheet tools to perform reconciliations and other accounting functions.

Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to deadlines.

Assist with accounts payable tasks as needed to support overall financial operations. Requirements - Proven proficiency in high-volume data entry with accuracy and attention to detail.

Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and filters.

Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Knowledge of basic accounting principles, including debits, credits, reconciliations, and accruals.

Experience with accounts receivable and invoice processing.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Comfortable working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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