Accounting Associate

The Accounting Associate is responsible for supporting daily financial operations with a strong focus on accounts payable, general accounting tasks, and cross-department collaboration related to budgeting and deadlines.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and related payment processes.
• Maintain well-organized and up-to-date financial records.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including:
• b. Expense report processing
• d. Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Manage daily banking activities.
• Support accounts receivable processing as needed (backup).
• Collaborate with various departments to gather budgeting inputs, ensure timely submission of financial data, and meet company wide reporting deadlines.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, organized, coachable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple deadlines. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for cross-department collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience (General Ledger experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Previous experience or proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (Quick Books, Net Suite, Sage, SAP, or similar).
• Medium proficiency in Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information responsibly.