Clerks and Assistants Jobs in New York

A Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry performs various administrative and financial tasks to support accountants and finance managers. They often manage data entry, prepare and maintain accounting documents, verify the accuracy of invoices and other financial documents, assist in the preparation of financial reports, and reconcile bank statements. They may also provide customer service, assisting clients with their accounting inquiries. Clerks and Assistants in this industry should have strong numerical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, an understanding of financial regulations, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Prior to becoming a Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry, individuals might have roles as an Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Data Entry Clerk, where they gain experience in office administration, data management, and basic accounting procedures. Essential certifications for this role could include a certification in Bookkeeping or Accounting from a recognized professional body, such as the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) or the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). Some companies may also require knowledge of specific accounting software, therefore certification in programs like QuickBooks or Excel could be beneficial.

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Accounting Clerk Part Time

  • Garden City, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Our client a very stable and professional business services company is seeking a Part Time Accounting Clerk. This is a great role for a candidate who is seeking a permanent role but requires less...

Junior Accountant - Hybrid - NYC or Stamford, CT

  • New York, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 21 days ago

Junior Accountant - Hybrid - NYC or Stamford, CTCountry: United States of America Your Journey Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We...

Accounting Intern

  • Melville, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Title: Accounting Intern Department: Finance FLSA: Non- Exempt Revision Date: 7/10/2025 Location: Melville, NY – Onsite 5 days a week Level: S1 Range: $25.00 Company Overview Comtech...

Medicaid Billing Specialist- temp to perm

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 hours ago

FlexStaff is seeking a Medicaid Billing Specialist for a temp-to-perm position with our client, nonprofit agency that provides evaluation, treatment and education of individuals with psychiatric...

UL - Treasury Specialist

  • Newark, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Newark, NY
  • 14 hours ago

About Us Ultralife Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced power solutions, communications, and electronic systems. We serve customers across the government &...

Junior Accounting Clerk-TEMP

  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Description Responsiable on the costing of products at Modiin Israel site, financial reports, STD Cost maintenance, Inventory Control & monthly valuation, Manufactoring reports - analysis, Cost...

Account Clerk Typist (Provisional)

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Incumbents in this position perform routine clerical work in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records requiring substantial part-time operation of equipment with the alpha-numeric...

Billing Specialist (Part-Time)

  • Getzville, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Getzville, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day! Position: Billing Specialist (part-time) Pay: $18.00 - $22.00/hour based on experience Location: Getzville, NY Schedule: Part-time, 19 - 20 hours a...

Commercial Collections Specialist

  • Amherst, NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Amherst, NY
  • 23 hours ago

Location: 4224 Ridge Lea Road - Amherst, New York 14226 We are not your typical Collections team! At KeyBank, we pride ourselves on being client advisors. We appreciate our clients, and our team...

Accounting Department - Accounting Assistant

  • Flushing, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Flushing, NY
  • 1 day ago

We are fastest-growing insurance brokerage agency based in Queens, NY, and provide all types of P&C Insurance products/services across the United States, and our accounting department offers all...

Administrative/Accounting Specialist

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago

RemX is looking for an experienced Administrative / Accounting Specialist to j oin a great team with one of the area’s most sought after companies! Hours: day shift (37.5-hour work week) Location:...

Description Accounting Clerk- Patient Financial Services (Medicare & Medicaid Claims Follow-Up)-Corporate 150 East 42nd Street - Full-Time Days Under the supervision of the Patient Financial...

Account Clerk Typist 0725-0002

  • West Seneca, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • West Seneca, NY
  • 1 day ago

Location: Erie 1 BOCES Management Services E1B Education Campus West Seneca, NY Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Hourly Rate: $19.90 Annual Education Stipends: $500 for Associates Degree/Accredited Training...

Bilingual (Spanish) Accounting Assistant position

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

About Us: We are is a property management company based in Downtown Manhattan - New York City. We specialized in maintaining residential properties for our clients. We are committed to delivering...

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Salary for Clerks and Assistants Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Clerks and Assistantss in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.2%
Master's Degree
17.8%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
High School or GED
12.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clerks and Assistantss in New York
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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