Mildred Elley, a private, multi-campus institution of higher learning, is seeking an Accounting Clerk at its Albany, NY location.

Seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team. Responsibilities include:

• Perform day to day bookkeeping tasks, including financial transaction input and journal entries for accurate general ledger and financial statement production.
• Conduct account analysis to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Review purchase requisitions and prepare purchase orders according to company policies.
• Confer with vendors/suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery options.
• Responsible for placing orders and securing delivery to appropriate location.
• Responsible for review and process of vendor invoices for payment, ensuring proper authorizations and supporting documents in accordance with company policy.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Responsible for accounts receivable posting adjustments to student accounts as approved by the financial aid office.
• Process requests for Certificates of Insurance.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for all employees.
• Maintain 1099 vendors and prepare annual filing.
• Other duties as directed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in related accounting/finance field with minimum of 2-4 years of experience in related field.
• QuickBooks/ Beanworks knowledge preferred.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft 365 Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) a must.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Salary Range:

$19.25 - $21.50 per hour dependent upon experience.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in becoming part of a growing campus committed to achieving student success, please email a cover letter and a current resume as an Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word file and note "Accounting Clerk-Albany” in the subject line, followed by the candidate's first and last name. Only applications submitted via email will be accepted (no phone calls or walk-ins please)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.25 - $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY 12205 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY 12205: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person