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Robert Half Accounting Clerk in New York, New York
Description We are offering a contract for an Accounting Clerk position in the real estate and property industry, located in New York, New York. You will be assisting with various general accounting tasks, ensuring accurate payment accounting, and supporting various projects as necessary.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the processing of accounts payable invoices using AVID and MRI software
• Conduct account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies
• Manage the billing of monthly sundry charges and the emailing of monthly rent bills
• Handle in-house deposits, post receipts in MRI, and perform bank transactions
• Investigate duplicate and overdue invoices
• Assist in the preparation of work papers and year-end activities
• Support ad hoc projects as required
• Handle accruals and payroll journal entries and prepare 1099 forms
• Maintain accurate records and data entry tasks
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for various accounting tasks. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting role, ideally within the Real Estate & Property industry.
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, ensuring all financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP), including managing outgoing bills and invoices.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR), including tracking and resolving outstanding payment issues.
• Experience in Billing, including creating invoices and credit memos, updating customer records.
• Proficiency in Data Entry, ensuring all financial data is recorded accurately and promptly.
• Experience in Invoice Processing, including reviewing, verifying, and processing invoices.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with MRI, a real estate software used for property management.
• Experience with MRI Software, including its use for financial reporting and analysis.
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