Temporary AP Clerk / Data Entry Specialist
Location: New York, NY 10020
Industry: Retail
Pay Rate: $20/hour - $25/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm
Duration: 3–6 months (potential for permanent hire if a full-time need arises)

Overview

Our client is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk / Data Entry Specialist to support a large document clean-up and reconciliation project. This role is perfect for someone who is highly detail-oriented, comfortable with repetitive tasks, and eager to build hands-on experience in accounting operations.

You’ll be working onsite with high volumes of AP documents, scanning and organizing records, and verifying transactions against the company’s accounting system. This is a great opportunity for entry-level candidates looking to develop a strong foundation in Accounts Payable and general accounting workflows.

Top 3 Keys

• Open to entry-level candidates seeking experience

• Strong attention to detail

• Comfortable with repetitive, detail-focused tasks and large volumes of documents

Key Responsibilities

• Scan and digitize large volumes of AP documents

• Accurately organize, label, and file digitized records

• Compare scanned documents against data in the accounting system

• Identify, flag, and report discrepancies

• Assist with cleanup and organization of historical AP files

• Support the AP team with additional tasks throughout the project

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Comfortable performing repetitive, high-volume document tasks

• Basic understanding of accounting or Accounts Payable processes preferred

• Strong initiative, willingness to learn, and reliable work ethic

• Good communication skills

Interview Process

• Video interview with AP Manager

• Project start date targeted for January 12

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Josh Canabal