Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in East Syracuse, New York. This Contract-to-Permanent position is ideal for a candidate with strong organizational skills and a background in accounting processes. You will play a key role in handling financial transactions and ensuring accuracy in vendor invoice processing. Responsibilities: • Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving questions from internal staff and clients. • Process vendor invoices by matching packing slips, verifying pricing, and preparing vouchers in the accounting system. • Enter invoices into the system, generate edit lists, and finalize purchase journals. • Reconcile vendor statements, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions. • Ensure invoices are authorized appropriately and select payments based on vendor terms while maintaining credit ratings. • Prepare and distribute checks, process disbursements, and secure necessary approvals for signatures. • Manage credit card transactions, including processing, transmitting, and settling merchant services. • Assist with mail handling tasks, including both incoming and outgoing correspondence. • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and quality standards while performing related duties as needed. Requirements • Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with basic computer skills. • Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. • Skilled in problem-solving, data collection, and drawing valid conclusions. • Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. • High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in accounting or business is preferred. • 1-3 years of relevant administrative or accounting experience is necessary. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .