Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Clerk needed for an award-winning firm!

Long Island · New York (on-site)

Monday through Friday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary $20. - $25. per hour

About Us
We're a 106-year-old award-winning construction company servicing the NY Tri-State Area that has successfully completed thousands of commercial construction projects in the retail, office, food/beverage, transportation, and healthcare sectors.

Attention to detail and exceptional commitment to our customers is what has set us apart for over 100 years!Our work environment and culture allow us to always be at the top of our game when it comes to creativity, innovation, and communication with the team. We very much believe in making sure your hard work and efforts get celebrated!

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our dynamic growing team!

Why join us?
We offer an excellent benefits package that has been designed to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Our package provides employees a consistent, competitive level of benefits with the flexibility to support individual growth within the organization.

· Competitive Base Salary up to $45K, depending on experience

· Medical, Dental, Vision

· Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

· 401K

​ JOB TITLE: Accounting Clerk

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Accounting

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an entry level Accounting Clerk position that involves accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions mentioned below; Company will provide training.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Generate and send out statements
• Follow up on, collect and allocate payments
• Provide collection reports on customers with past due balances
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and irregularities
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records
• Follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc.
• Prepare bank deposits
• Investigate and resolve customer queries
• AR Billing and Payments. Handling all types of pay applications such as AIA, progress billing invoices, free form accounts receivable invoices and statements in an accounting software.
• Accounts Payable data entry
• Payments of accounts payable
• Credit Card activity tracking and receipt record keeping
• Any other tasks assigned by management

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of accounts receivable and collections preferred but not required
• Knowledge of office administration and procedures
• Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures preferred but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• 1 - 3 years accounts receivable, general accounting experience preferred but not required

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Sense of urgency
• Organizational skills
• Information management
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Team oriented
• Stress tolerance
• Tenacious
• Customer service skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20. to $25. per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule:

• 35-hour/wk.
• Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm (1 Hour Lunch)

Work Location: CDS Mestel Construction – 2120 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, NY 11040

Interested in hearing more? Please send your resume directly to JoeC@cdsmestelconstruction.com.

CDS Mestel Construction Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. CDS Mestel prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant based on sex, color, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.