AP/AR Clerk
Robert Half · Hauppauge, NY · 6 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
We are looking for a detail-oriented AP/AR Clerk to support day-to-day accounting operations in Hauppauge, New York. This position manages both payables and receivables, helping maintain accurate financial records, timely billing, and consistent payment processing.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable transactions by reviewing purchase documentation, validating invoice support, entering vouchers, and preparing payment materials for disbursement.
- Maintain payable records by organizing completed invoice files, updating check activity, posting non-check expenses, and resolving billing issues with vendors as they arise.
- Support cash management by generating payment requirement reports, coordinating outgoing checks, and tracking weekly amounts due and current bank balances.
- Reconcile financial activity including vendor statements, company credit card charges, petty cash, and bank accounts to ensure complete and accurate records.
- Manage accounts receivable workflows by issuing invoices for advance orders, rentals, service work, and spare parts, while ensuring applicable freight and related charges are included.
- Record incoming payments from checks, card transactions, electronic transfers, and wire activity, and apply receipts accurately to customer accounts with proper documentation.
- Prepare customer account adjustments by processing credits and debits, monitoring overdue balances, and following up on past-due invoices to support collections efforts.
- Complete month-end and transactional reporting by running required reports, calculating sales and spare-parts costing, and maintaining sales-related account files and supporting records.
- Assist with shipping and order administration tasks such as preparing export-related paperwork, packing documentation, order acknowledgements, and related customer support materials.
Requirements
- Experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities in a bookkeeping or accounting support role.
- Working knowledge of payment posting, invoice processing, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
- Comfortable working with accounting systems and standard office software to track vouchers, payments, reports, and account activity.
- Experience with cash handling, credit card processing, and bank-related transactions including wire transfer review and account reconciliation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally regarding vendor issues, customer billing questions, and collection follow-up.
- Full charge bookkeeping experience or comparable hands-on accounting support background is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.