Accounting Clerk (Entry-Level)

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Located in Hawthorne, NJ

Salary: $20 – $23 per hour

Accounting Clerk (Entry-Level)

 Location: Paterson, NJ
Pay Rate: $20 – $23 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Clerk to join our team in Paterson, NJ. This is an entry-level role within the Accounting Department, primarily responsible for processing and entering financial paperwork into the system and ensuring records are complete and accurate.

Under direction, the Accounting Clerk performs routine, repetitive clerical tasks involving the computing, classifying, verifying, and recording of numerical data. The role also includes reconciling accounts, records, and financial documents to maintain accurate financial records.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in accounting or finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify documents such as vouchers, payroll records, requisitions, invoices, bills, and receipts for accuracy and completeness
• Process Accounts Payable transactions
• Review expense accounts for budget limitations and refer discrepancies to higher-level staff
• Deposit checks using Remote Deposit Capture and record related journal entries
• Create purchase orders and match invoices to purchase orders
• Receive purchase orders and process them for payment
• Support procurement activities
• Prepare and post journal entries in Yardi Voyager as needed
• Maintain utility and fixed asset subledgers
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
• Accurately input and mark paperwork as complete within the accounting system

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including use of formulas)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial data
• Ability to maintain accuracy while performing repetitive tasks
• Basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus
• Experience with Yardi Voyager is a plus, but not required

Ideal Candidate

• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Number-focused and analytical
• Reliable and able to follow procedures
• Eager to learn and grow within an accounting environment

Please send resume to sylvia.figueroa@expresspros.com

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