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Accounting Clerk

Vaco
$27.00 - $29.00 / hr
United States, New York, Brooklyn
Jul 07, 2026
Client: Leading visual communications and creative production company Title: Accounting Clerk Location: Brooklyn, NY Schedule: 3-4 days onsite Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm Pay Rate: $27-$29/hour Overview Our client is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day accounting operations within a growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Accounting or Finance graduate, or an early-career accounting professional, who is looking to build hands-on experience and grow into a Junior or Staff Accountant role over time. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and excited to develop within an accounting department. This role will provide exposure to accounts receivable, billing, cash applications, accounts payable, reconciliations, and general accounting support. Key Responsibilities Post cash receipts and apply customer payments accurately Assist with junior-level billing, including preparing and issuing customer invoices Support accounts receivable processes by monitoring outstanding balances and following up on past-due invoices Handle basic accounts payable processing and related documentation Maintain accurate customer billing records Research and resolve routine billing or invoice discrepancies Assist with account reconciliations and other accounting support as needed Perform general accounting and administrative duties to support the finance team Collaborate with internal team members to ensure timely and accurate accounting processes Qualifications Recent degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour/week schedule 1-2+ years of accounting, finance, billing, AR, AP, or internship experience preferred Basic understanding of accounting principles Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy Excellent communication and follow-up skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Eagerness to learn, take direction, and grow within an accounting department Positive attitude and willingness to support a variety of transactional accounting tasks Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.