We are seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team located in Ramsey, New Jersey. This role involves providing support to our accounting department by handling tasks such as filing, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate records. This opportunity offers a long term contract employment type.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately processing customer credit applications
• Keeping customer credit records up-to-date
• Diligently updating the database of digital records
• Handling general clerical duties as assigned
• Sorting and delivering daily mail
• Creating and adding material to hardcopy files as needed for record-keeping
• Performing routine checks to ensure the integrity of the file system
• Retrieving files on request and delivering them to appropriate persons or departments
• Moving outdated files to inactive storage or destroying them after obtaining necessary approval
• Preparing files for tax purposes• Must possess strong skills in Account Reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) is necessary.
• Experience in Billing and Data Entry is required.
• Proficient in Invoice Processing.
• Must have strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Oracle is an added advantage.
• Experience in using QuickBooks for accounting purposes.
• Familiarity with SAP is highly desirable.
• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A minimum of a high school diploma is required, higher education in accounting or related field is preferred.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is necessary.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Must have a strong understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Experience in a similar role would be highly advantageous.