Accounting Associate

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Associate to join our Finance and Accounting team in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting the company’s financial operations across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll. You will work closely with the Controller and other internal teams to ensure financial transactions are accurate, timely, and properly recorded.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to grow their skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
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Your responsibilities will include… supporting the day-to-day Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions. You will review and record bank transactions, customer payments, deposits, wire transfers, and related fees; prepare customer invoices; apply cash; support customer collections and follow up on outstanding balances; and assist with evaluating customer creditworthiness. You will prepare and enter journal entries, balance and reconcile General Ledger accounts, maintain accounting records and procedures, and assist with month-end close activities and applicable regulatory filings.

In Accounts Payable, you will review and voucher invoices, match invoices to receiving documentation and open purchase orders, respond to vendor inquiries, maintain vendor files and required tax documentation, process monthly credit card activity, and maintain financial and spending analyses. You will also provide backup support across accounting functions as needed. In Payroll, you will process weekly hourly and salaried payroll, audit new-hire information, manage timesheets, process terminations and garnishments, reconcile HSA and 401(k) deposits, prepare payroll journal entries, track missed deductions and third-party sick pay, and reconcile payroll General Ledger accounts.

Throughout all responsibilities, you will maintain appropriate confidentiality and ensure transactions and records are accurate and compliant with company procedures.

We are looking for someone with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of related accounting experience
; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of financial processes and demonstrates excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills. You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and working both independently and collaboratively. Experience with accounting, payroll, Accounts Payable, or Accounts Receivable systems is highly desirable, along with proficiency in spreadsheet, database, word-processing, and other standard business software.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, ethical conduct, dependability, adaptability, and a commitment to confidentiality are essential. You should also be comfortable working in a professional office and, when required, a manufacturing environment while following all applicable safety requirements.

We also appreciate candidates who bring an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
, as well as experience working with ERP or accounting systems, payroll platforms, reconciliations, month-end close activities, vendor management, customer collections, or financial reporting. Experience with 1099, W-9, 1042, tax-exempt documentation, credit card reconciliation, or regulatory requirements would be beneficial. We value individuals who demonstrate continuous learning, strong teamwork, corporate responsibility, and a willingness to adapt as business needs and processes change.

Candidates who are proactive, customer-focused, organized, and committed to supporting an inclusive, collaborative, and safe workplace will stand out.

We offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position as part of a highly skilled and collaborative organization. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic, enthusiastic, and professional team where we work together and…