Job Description
Job Description
Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support the accounting team of a well-established local company. In this role, you will provide essential support in managing accounts payable, processing invoices, and ensuring customer inquiries are handled in a timely manner. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with numbers and providing excellent customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues from both clients and staff.
• Process vendor invoices by matching packing slips, preparing vouchers, and verifying pricing and calculations.
• Enter invoices into accounting software, generate edit lists, and post purchase journals.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements, identifying and correcting discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure all invoices are authorized appropriately before processing.
• Handle check preparation, process disbursements, and obtain required signatures for checks.
• Manage merchant services transactions, including processing, transmitting, and settling credit card payments.
• Assist with sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail as required.
For immediate consideration, please apply to this job posting and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
• Proficiency in data entry and invoice processing.
• Familiarity with receptionist duties and general administrative tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide exceptional customer service.
• Experience with financial software and systems is preferred.