Accounting Associate. Chelmsford LilyLifestyle

Accounting Associate

Summary

The Accounting Associate is responsible for transactional accounting (accounts payable), maintenance of the general ledger, working collaboratively with senior accounting staff and management to reconcile financial data as well as to execute financial tasks and processes. This position will provide support in improving efficiencies to better service internal & external stakeholders, and efforts on behalf of Finance & Operations to improve operational and financial results in support of overall Axis goals and initiatives.

• Manage AP approval limits / user profiles in AP system
• Manage accounts payable workflows, including reviewing changes to vendor including invoice tracking and payment scheduling
• Initiate vendor payments including ACH, checks, and wire transfers in accordance with internal controls
• Assist Shared Services team with questions on invoice coding and other areas

• Manage user profiles for all employees in the expense reimbursement system (new hires, changes, etc)
• Review and process employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policy
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and investigate discrepancies
• Provide guidance to employees regarding expense reporting procedures

• Support the monthly close process by preparing reconciliations and reviewing transaction activity
• Assist in preparing financial reports and analysis as needed
• Identify discrepancies and work with team members to resolve issues

• Ensure adherence to internal controls related to payment processing and financial transactions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows
• Assist with documentation of accounting procedures and policies

• Support annual audit preparation and requests from external auditors
• Assist with special accounting or finance projects as assigned
• Provide backup support for other accounting team functions when needed

• Experience working with accounting systems and excel (pivots, etc)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external vendors
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to improve processes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information and strong attention to detail
• Must be self‑motivated, resourceful, responsible and reliable, lead with strong work ethic, capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing priorities, and effectively manage deadlines.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience in a general accounting environment, general ledger experience preferred.
• Experience working in a SOX environment

Pay range: The approximate pay range for this location and position is $34 - $38 /hr
. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

Physical demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands:
Employee is occasionally required to lift 0-5 lbs.

Type of Employment:
Permanent Employment