Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Bronx, NY • 1h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Bronx, New York on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations through accurate recordkeeping, transaction processing, and careful review of financial information. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both data-heavy assignments and routine administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Process and record financial transactions with accuracy, including accounting entries related to payables and receivables.

Review invoices, statements, and supporting documents to confirm completeness and resolve inconsistencies before posting.

Maintain up-to-date accounting records by entering, updating, and validating data within spreadsheets and internal systems.

Reconcile bank activity and account balances regularly to identify variances and support timely corrections.

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including tracking outstanding items and preparing related documentation.

Organize electronic and paper records to ensure financial documents are easy to retrieve, properly filed, and securely maintained.

Prepare recurring reports for management by compiling financial data and summarizing routine account activity.

Coordinate with internal team members to obtain missing information, clarify discrepancies, and support smooth daily operations.

Perform general office support tasks such as scanning, filing, copying, and document handling while following confidentiality standards. Requirements - Experience supporting accounting or data entry functions in an office environment.

Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting entries.

Ability to perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.

Proficiency with spreadsheet software and other data entry or accounting systems.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage repetitive tasks without sacrificing quality.

Effective written and verbal communication skills for working across departments.

Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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