{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"44e86d4ff7ca2c7202ecef31","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/44e86d4ff7ca2c7202ecef31","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/44e86d4ff7ca2c7202ecef31","title":"Accounting Clerk","description":"Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Executive Lines, Environmental, Surety, Restaurants, and more. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers trading partners grow their businesses and building a best-in class system, as well as a great place to work.\n\nWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk with hands-on accounting support experience to join our team in Poughkeepsie, NY. The ideal candidate has strong skills in payroll administration, bank reconciliations, basic general ledger work, and Excel. Familiarity with Workday is a plus. You will be essential in supporting daily accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nProcess employee payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies\nMaintain employee payroll records, deductions, and timekeeping information\nCoordinate with HR and management to resolve payroll discrepancies\nPrepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts\nInvestigate and resolve reconciling items promptly\nMaintain proper documentation and follow-up procedures\nAssist with posting journal entries and maintaining basic general ledger activity\nSupport month-end close processes by gathering documentation and preparing reconciliations\nMaintain organized and audit-ready accounting records.\nSupport invoice processing, vendor entry, and payment runs\nAssist with customer billing, collections, and cash application\nEnsure accuracy and timely processing of transactions\nAssist with ad hoc reporting or administrative tasks as needed\n\nSKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS\n5+ years of experience in an accounting support or clerical role\nHands-on payroll processing experience required\nStrong experience with bank reconciliations and basic GL work\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, VLOOKUP preferred)\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy.\nExcellent organizational and communication skills\nAbility to handle confidential information with professionalism\nExperience with Workday or other modern ERP systems\n\nLOCATION\nPoughkeepsie office\n\nCOMPENSATION AND PERKS\n$50,000-$65,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location\nSummer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day)\nGreat healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental\n401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested\nLife, disability and supplemental insurance\nGrowth and development opportunities\nWellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver)\nWork/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years\n\nCORE VALUES\nOur Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused on the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.\n\nWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms or agencies.\nDistinguished Programs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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