Accounting Clerk at Distinguished Programs

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Administration, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger Work, Microsoft Excel, Workday, Journal Entries, Month-End Close, Invoice Processing, Vendor Entry, Payment Runs, Customer Billing, Collections, Cash Application, Reporting, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills

Industry

Insurance

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. We 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Process employee payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, and timekeeping information Coordinate with HR and management to resolve payroll discrepancies Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly Maintain proper documentation and follow-up procedures Assist with posting journal entries and maintaining basic general ledger activity Support month-end close processes by gathering documentation and preparing reconciliations Maintain organized and audit-ready accounting records. Support invoice processing, vendor entry, and payment runs Assist with customer billing, collections, and cash application Ensure accuracy and timely processing of transactions Assist with ad hoc reporting or administrative tasks as needed SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of experience in an accounting support or clerical role Hands-on payroll processing experience required Strong experience with bank reconciliations and basic GL work Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, VLOOKUP preferred) Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism Experience with Workday or other modern ERP systems LOCATION Poughkeepsie office COMPENSATION AND PERKS $50,000-$65,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day) Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested Life, disability and supplemental insurance Growth and development opportunities Wellness 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) Work/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 CORE VALUES Our 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. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms or agencies. Distinguished Programs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The role involves processing employee payroll accurately and maintaining related records, while also coordinating with HR to resolve discrepancies. Responsibilities further include preparing and completing monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and assisting with general ledger activity and month-end close processes.