Accounting Clerk

Atlas Copco Group; Town of Saugerties (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company match

Career development

Collaborative workplace culture

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Saugerties, NY is seeking an Accountant to join the finance team, reporting to the Business Controller. This role focuses on accurate, compliant financial reporting and delivering timely insights to guide business decisions.

You will handle day-to-day accounting tasks, AP processing, data entry, and vendor inquiries, while supporting month-end close and ensuring adherence to company procedures and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required, more education and experience is generally preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in office environment preferably in accounting / accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Computing, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, familiarly with an ERP or bookkeeping system would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail & data entry accuracy.
• Ethical and confidential behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information.
• Organizational skills and problem solving skills are a must.
• Willingness to comply with all company, local, state, and federal financial regulations

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Match PO invoices to prepare for weekly check Run/ACH process.
• Maintain and update our Vendor Master database.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements.
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status.
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers to assist with month end closing procedures.
• Communicate and assist with the Financial Services Center with various AP invoices and resolve issues when necessary.
• Provide assistance with Production Controller reports for month end, including Excess and Obsolete reports and Revenue Recognition reports
• Assigned other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Ethical conduct

ERP familiarity

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Accountant. You will be part of our finance team reporting to the Business Controller. In this role, your mission is to ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting and support sound business decisions through timely financial insights. You will contribute directly to how we create high-quality products and solutions for our customers.

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for organizing and processing financial transactions. Financial transaction organization and processing is central to the success of our accounting department. This role will take on a significant portion of this process by keying data, sorting documents, and processing digital transactions. Abiding by all company procedures and accounting principles you will work closely with vendors, clients, and internal staff to respond appropriately to their requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Match PO invoices to prepare for weekly check Run/ACH process.
• Maintain and update our Vendor Master database.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements.
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status.
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers to assist with month end closing procedures.
• Communicate and assist with the Financial Services Center with various AP invoices and resolve issues when necessary.
• Provide assistance with Production Controller reports for month end, including Excess and Obsolete reports and Revenue Recognition reports
• Assigned other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required, more education and experience is generally preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in office environment preferably in accounting / accounts payable and account receivable.
• Computing, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, familiarly with an ERP or bookkeeping system would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail & data entry accuracy.
• Ethical and confidential behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information.
• Computing, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, familiarly with an ERP or bookkeeping system would be an advantage.
• Organizational skills and problem solving skills are a must.
• Willingness to comply with all company, local, state, and federal financial regulations

We value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, and welcome candidates who can bring unique strengths to our team.

Work Environment and Location

This role is based on-site at our Saugerties, NY office, where you'll be part of a collaborative and team-oriented environment. Working closely with colleagues across multiple functions, you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships, solve challenges in real time, and make a meaningful impact on the business.

What We Offer

Annual salary range of $70.000 to $80,000

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with up to a 6% company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• A collaborative and innovative workplace culture

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation and providing an inclusive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to succeed. Compensation is based on the responsibilities and requirements of each role, and we foster a culture built on trust, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.