Accounting Associate

Robert Half • Latham, NY • 7h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our dynamic team in Latham, New York. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the financial accuracy and smooth operation of our projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at maintaining order in financial processes, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

Assist in reviewing monthly budgets and analyzing variances between projected and actual financial results.

Review vendor invoices for accuracy, verify contract compliance, and prepare them for authorization using the vouchering system.

Manage accounts payable aging, assemble payment runs, and ensure vendors are paid on time.

Maintain compliance with W-9 documentation and prepare year-end reporting requirements.

Collaborate with department managers and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and other financial issues.

Perform account reconciliations, ensuring general ledger control.

Prepare and review internal reports using tools such as Excel.

Generate monthly billings and oversee timely collection of payments.

Retrieve, sort, and distribute daily mail to support operational needs.

Conduct bank reconciliations as required.

Requirements - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage Peachtree or QuickBooks.

Experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and invoice processing.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Self-motivated and capable of adapting to a fast-paced workplace.

Prior experience with bank reconciliations and financial reporting is preferred.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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