Accounting Clerk

Vantage Apparel•Avenel, NJ

67d

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk supports the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Finance department by providing administrative and transactional support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting. The role processes accounting documentation, maintains accurate financial records, and helps ensure transactions and supporting information are organized and processed promptly. The position supports daily accounts payable processing, customer billing and payment activity, accounts receivable follow-up, and general ledger reconciliations. It communicates with internal colleagues, customers, and vendors to address routine accounting questions and resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate is organized, attentive to detail, collaborative, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Vantage Apparel is a global supplier of custom logo apparel and accessories, serving corporate, promotional, and teamwear customers. The company has operated since 1977 and describes itself as an industry innovator and leading apparel decorator.

Requirements

Proactive, forward-thinking team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related administrative experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related administrative experience.

Responsibilities

Support daily accounts payable operations, including end-to-end processing of vendor invoices.
Review, code, and process high-volume accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate entry, mathematical accuracy, appropriate documentation, and compliance with company procedures.
Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accurate three-way matching and documentation.
Assist the Billing Team with timely and accurate review and invoicing of prior-day shipments.
Prepare and post customer payments and other accounts receivable transactions, and maintain accurate and current customer and credit files in the system.
Review accounts receivable aging reports and contact customers by telephone or email regarding past-due balances.
Research and resolve customer account discrepancies and past-due amounts with assistance from the Credit Manager as needed, and prepare customer account status reports as requested.
Prepare or assist with monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
Communicate with internal team members, customers, and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and routine accounting inquiries.