Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for an Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk in the Real Estate & Property industry, located in Syracuse, New York. The selected candidate will be instrumental in managing the capital outflow of our operations and ensuring timely payments for our services.

Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate vendor payments, scrutinize purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies
• Reconcile employee expense reports and other financial reports with account balances
• Ensure outstanding obligations are credited upon payment and identify discount opportunities
• Assist in maintaining accounting records and ledgers
• Prepare, post, and verify customer payments related to accounts receivable
• Create invoices in line with company practices
• Maintain offsite company files with record-keeping warehouse
• Act as a primary backup for Executive Administrative Assistant
• Utilize accounting software systems and Enterprise Resource Planning tools effectively
• Handle account coding and accrual accounting tasks
• Undertake auditing and Automated Clearing House (ACH) operations
• Use Yardi and other accounting functions beneficial to the role.

• Familiarity with Accounting Software Systems for streamlined processing of financial data
• Knowledge of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning to manage and integrate main business processes
• Understanding of Accounting Functions, including but not limited to general ledger posting, account reconciliation, and financial reporting
• Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP) and ensuring timely payments to suppliers and vendors
• Understanding of Accrual Accounting, ability to record revenue and expenses when they are incurred, not when cash is exchanged
• Auditing skills to examine financial records and ensure their accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations
• Experience with Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions to facilitate efficient electronic fund transfers
• Familiarity with Yardi property management software to streamline real estate management activities
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• Prior experience in a similar role within the Real Estate & Property industry (preferred)