Accounting Clerk
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk in Union County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for accounts payables, accounts receivables, collections, payment processing, and more. If you have 2+ years of accounting experience and are looking to grow your career, this might be the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities with strong attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Support collection efforts by monitoring outstanding balances and following up as needed.
• Examine incoming cash receipts and apply payments appropriately to customer accounts.
• Create and maintain new customer records within the system, ensuring all information is entered correctly.
• Use Excel to organize financial information.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an accounting related field.
• Background in collections or customer account follow-up is preferred.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, cash application, and basic account reconciliation practices.
• Experience navigating accounting systems for daily transaction work.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets.
• Accurate data entry skills with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.
