Accounting Clerk

Manpower; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Supplemental life insurance

Short term disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk for a part-time role in Spring Valley, NY.

The position supports Accounts Receivable with daily payments and cross-trains in Accounts Payable, offering a temp-to-perm path and a schedule of 8:00 AM–1:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The ideal candidate has 1+ year accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and reliable follow-through to ensure timely payments and accurate records.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience; Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable follow-through to complete assigned tasks and payment follow-ups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills when working with customers, vendors, and internal team members.
• Willingness to cross-train in Accounts Payable and assist with basic administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and post daily customer payments, including checks, ACH payments, credit card payments, and payments for web orders.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and short-paid invoices by phone and email to resolve outstanding issues.
• Send past-due invoices and statements to customers to request payment.
• Cross-train in Accounts Payable by reviewing and entering vendor invoices and matching them against purchase orders and receipts.
• Assist with basic vendor inquiries regarding payment status or discrepancies, and support the Accounting Manager with basic administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-training AP

Payment follow-up

Job description

Our client, A Manufacturer is seeking a Accounting Clerk to join their team. As a Accounting Clerk, you will be part of the Accounting Department supporting the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through, which will align successfully in the organization.

Location: Spring Valley, NY

Pay Range: $22

Shift: 3 days a week Mon, Wed, and Fri 8am-130pm,
Approx. 15-20 hrs. per week
Temp-Perm opportunity

What's the Job?

• Receive and post daily customer payments, including checks, ACH payments, credit card payments, and payments for web orders.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and short-paid invoices by phone and email to resolve outstanding issues.
• Send past-due invoices and statements to customers to request payment.
• Cross-train in Accounts Payable by reviewing and entering vendor invoices and matching them against purchase orders and receipts.
• Assist with basic vendor inquiries regarding payment status or discrepancies, and support the Accounting Manager with basic administrative tasks as needed.

What's Needed?

• 1+ years of accounting experience; Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable follow-through to complete assigned tasks and payment follow-ups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills when working with customers, vendors, and internal team members.
• Willingness to cross-train in Accounts Payable and assist with basic administrative tasks.

What's in it for me?

• Part-time schedule working Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00AM to 1:30pm.
• Opportunity to build expertise in Accounts Receivable with cross-training in Accounts Payable.
• Hands-on experience supporting day-to-day accounting activities with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• A role where clear communication and accuracy directly impact timely payments and clean records.
• Support from the Accounting Manager and team as you grow into broader accounting responsibilities.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)