Accounting Clerk III

Northeast Grocery; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Grocery in New York is seeking an accounting clerk to perform clerical accounting work, prepare budget reports, maintain ledgers, and reconcile accounts. The role emphasizes analytical work with complex spreadsheets and independent judgment in line with company policy.

Candidates should have an Associates degree (preferred) and 2+ years' related experience. AI tools may be used to improve analysis and reporting, and the team values accuracy, organization, and the ability to multi-task

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred, but not required.
• 2+ years of related accounting experience.
• Use of AI in our work encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed journals and reconcile accounts.
• Balance and reconcile accounts using advanced accounting methods.
• Create General Ledger uploads from spreadsheets and journal entries.
• Prepare account analyses and run reports for analysis.
• Process Accounts Payable payments as needed.
• Support accounting projects as assigned.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Associates degree or higher

Tools

Spreadsheet software

General Ledger system

Job description

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Performs a wide variety of advanced clerical accounting work including preparing reports on complex budget, income and/or expenditure records. Maintains detailed journals or subsidiary ledgers and balances and reconciles accounts. Must have the ability to use complex spreadsheets. Requires skills of an analytical nature in working with account ledgers, as well as, the ability to make independent judgments according to company policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for maintaining detailed journals or subsidiary ledgers of an accounting system and balancing and reconciling accounts applying knowledge of advanced accounting methods.
• Support accounting projects as assigned.
• Track internal control reports to ensure accuracy and completeness according to accounting principles.
• Create General Ledger uploads from spreadsheets; Prepares General Ledger journal entries.
• Prepare account analysis as assigned. Writes, updates, and runs reports to support analysis.
• Prepare Accounts Payable payments as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Satisfactory performance reviews.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associates degree preferred, but not required.

2+ years of related experience.

Use of AI in Our Work
At Northeast Grocery, we encourage the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help increase efficiency, productivity, and quality of work. Corporate team members may be expected to leverage AI-enabled tools to support tasks such as analysis, content development, problem-solving, and process improvement. All AI use must align with company policies, data privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting Constant 5-8 Hours

Standing Occasional 1-3 Hours

Walking Occasional 1-3 Hours

Bending Occasional 1-3 Hours

Twisting Occasional 1-3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 10lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 10lbs

Squatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 Hours

EQUIPMENT USED

• Personal computer.
• Calculator.
• Mainframe Applications.

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.