Accounting Associate

Job Summary:

The Accounting Associate is responsible for performing fundamental bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including assisting the controller and accounting team with maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with data entry, reconciling transactions, and supporting day-to-day accounting processes. The Accounting Associate will also provide administrative support by answering inbound phone calls for the company and directing inquiries to the appropriate departments.

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Organizing financial data into usable information and maintaining updated records.
• Assist with audits and year-end financial reporting by preparing documentation and supporting closing activities to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Communicating with vendors, clients, and internal departments to resolve any billing issues, payment discrepancies, and account inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Performing administrative tasks such as data entry, preparing and editing documents, maintaining electronic filing systems, and supporting general office operations as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with all internal procedures and regulatory requirements by following accounting policies, maintaining confidentiality of financial information, and adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and will be able to sit for extended periods of the day at a desk.

Required:

• One year working in an accounting or office environment.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Office, Word, Outlook, Teams.
• Strong communication skills in working with the public.

Preferred:

• Two years' experience in an accounting department, customer billing, accounts payables/receivables, and collections.