Bookkeeping Clerk

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  • Colonie, NY
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Bookkeeping Clerk (with Reception Support)

     We're looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeping Clerk to join our team and help keep our  operations running smoothly, with some light front-desk responsibilities as part of the role.

     Position Summary

     Responsible for processing vendor bills and customer invoices. This role also serves as a  friendly first point of contact for visitors and drivers, providing light reception support as needed.

     Key Responsibilities

     Accounts Payable

    • Review, scan and upload vendor invoices and receiving paperwork into our accounting  system (Sage Intacct) for processing

     Invoicing / Accounts Receivable Support

    • Generate and issue accurate customer invoices when sales orders have been dispatched
    • Create shipping paperwork (Bills of Lading) to accompany orders
    • Ensure invoices reflect correct pricing, quantities, lot numbers, and terms
    • Track and follow up on outstanding invoices as needed
    • Coordinate with sales, warehouse, and logistics teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies

     General Accounting Support

    • Assist with data entry into accounting/ERP system (Sage Intacct)
    • Assist with other administrative tasks as assigned

     Light Reception Duties

    • Greet visitors, vendors, and delivery drivers in a professional and welcoming manner
    • Answer and direct incoming phone calls
    • Manage incoming/outgoing mail and packages
    • Maintain a tidy and organized front office/reception area
    • Schedule conference room bookings and assist with office supply and weekly lunch ordering

     Qualifications

     Required

    • High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
    • 1–3 years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, or invoicing experience (food manufacturing or industrial environment a plus)
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry  
    • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
    • Professional, courteous phone and in-person communication skills

     Preferred

    • Experience with food industry compliance requirements (lot tracking, FIFO, traceability documentation)
    • Familiarity with purchase order and inventory management systems
    • Basic understanding of GAAP and general bookkeeping principles

     Work Environment

     This role is based primarily in an office setting within a food manufacturing facility. Occasional  exposure to production floor environments may occur (proper PPE provided). Standard  business hours, Monday–Friday, [7:30 AM–4:00 PM].

     Compensation:

     $60,000

     Benefits

    • Health
    • Simple IRA with 3% match  PTO, etc.

     If you are looking for an opportunity where your work truly makes a difference and you can  grow alongside a successful and expanding organization, we encourage you to apply today!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColonie, NY

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Bookkeepingunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conference Managementunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Delivery Drivingunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Food Productionunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Lighting Control Consoleunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Mail Processingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Shipping Documentsunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

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