Finance Clerk I

Resorts World NYC•Town of Newburgh, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Clerk I role involves reviewing invoices for proper documentation and approval before entry, monitoring accounts for timely payments, and resolving invoice discrepancies. This position also handles setting up invoices for payment, answering payroll questions for team members, and interacting with the payroll department. Key responsibilities include ensuring the accurate distribution of paychecks or direct deposit programs, reviewing and auditing payroll records, and monitoring the timely issuance of property payroll checks. The role also supports the Finance Department with general clerk duties such as filing, copying, scanning, and running reports for Revenue Audit. Additionally, the Finance Clerk I provides support to other departments by responding to information requests and preparing special reports for management, and performs other assigned tasks. The ideal candidate is a team player, capable of handling multiple tasks, adapting to stress, and demonstrating flexibility. They should show consistent regard for guests, vendors, colleagues, and the Company through engagement and productivity, possess a working knowledge of the marketplace, and understand the financial and guest relations impact of their actions. The role also requires the courage and initiative to present new ideas for positive results.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
High school diploma. GED, or relevant experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate license through the New York State Lottery.
Knowledge of standard accounts payable processes.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from other employees or guests.
Fluency in English required, second language a plus.
Ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal, and work with mathematical such as probability and inference.
Ability to create, read and analyze spread sheets of statistical data.
Ability to decipher various reports and maintain reports upon request.
Must be able to interact with internal and external guests in a professional manner.
Employees must be able to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an account payable clerk preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to entry.
Monitors accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies and issues.
Sets invoices up for payment.
Answers payroll questions for team members and interacts with the payroll department on behalf of team members.
Ensures the distribution of paychecks or arranges direct deposit programs.
Reviews and audit payroll records for accuracy and updates.
Monitors and maintains the timely issuance of property payroll checks and assures the resolution of payroll related problems.
Files, copies, scans, and assists in general clerk duties for the Finance Department.
Scans paperwork to Revenue Audit.
Runs Reports for Revenue Audit.
Supports other departments on company policies and procedures responds to request for information, and prepares special reports for management, as requested.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Willing to work as a team member.
Ability to do multiple tasks.
Can adapt under stress, flexible.
Demonstrates consistent regard and dedication to guests, vendors, colleagues, and the Company by being engaged, interested and productive.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of our marketplace; actively and collaboratively assists in building the best practices necessary for the Company’s success.
Demonstrates an understanding of the impact actions and decisions have on the Company both financially and on guest relations.
Demonstrates the courage and initiative to present new ideas and perspective to create positive results.