Accounting Associate

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate accounting records;
• Records and pays account payable invoices for operational expenses and reimbursements, as well as reviews, scans, saves, and attaches supporting documentation for accounting transactions (account payable invoices and deposit back-up) within accounting software, as well as to cloud server for historical record;
• Prepares and submits invoices as needed;
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to partner agencies, which may include reconciliation of bank accounts, note receivables, interest income, vendor accounts, postage log, and petty cash;
• Assists in preparing monthly financial reports and the annual audit for presentation to management and the Board of Directors;
• Timely and accurately processes loan payments in loan management and accounting systems;
• Processes closed loan packages, which includes data input, assembly, and file scan;
• Prepares bank deposits utilizing remote deposit capture to remotely deposit checks or manually deliver to the appropriate financial institution for deposit;
• Reviews and prepares monthly customer billing statements and ancillary activity reports;
• Reviews delinquent borrower accounts and charges appropriate late fees;
• Obtains current W9 for all vendors and accurately enters data in accounting software;
• Identifies, researches, and corrects errors;
• Performs with excitement other duties as assigned.

Employee Benefits:

We understand that you work hard, which is why we offer fair compensation and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, a matching retirement plan, paid time off, and company-paid parking.

Job Type: Full-Time up to 40 hours per week

Hourly Pay Rate: determined based on experience

Schedule: 7-8 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Physical setting: Office

Minimum Education: An Associate Degree in Accounting or three (3) years of experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable may be considered a substitute for minimum education.

Minimum Experience

Required:

Two years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Quick Books. Basic bookkeeping, preferred.

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Skills:

• Empathetic, patient, flexible, self-motivated, dependable, responsible, and excited to learn
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties and responsibilities
• Analytical and focused
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Great listener with a grateful demeanor and positive attitude

Language: English, required;
Spanish (a plus)