SUMMARY

As a member of the Finance team the Accounting Associate will work on A/P, A/R, and reporting. To be successful in this role, you should have a good understanding of the A/P and A/R accounting cycles and their related processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Match PO/receiving documents to invoices and enter in accounting system for payment in accordance with department policies and deadlines

Identify invoicing errors and discrepancies and resolve prior to processing

Work with vendors to resolve issues or invoicing discrepancies

Assist in weekly check runs

Review and process employee expense reports

Assist in the preparation of customer debits

Assist with month end and account reconciliation

Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions where needed

Process credit memos

Update and maintain vendor database in SyteLine in collaboration with purchasing

Work with other departments in resolving issues and collecting information related to payments and credits

Daily A/R Processing

Contact customers when their accounts are past due

Assist HR as needed

Additional accounting and general office duties as assigned

Associate Degree or bachelor's in accounting or finance is preferred

If no degree, at least 5 years of experience in accounting

Microsoft Excel skills with formulas such as xlookup, sumifs, pivot tables

Working knowledge of Word and Outlook

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate with vendors in a professional manner

Ability to identify and resolve issues surrounding payments

Highly organized

Detail oriented with a commitment to a high level of accuracy

Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Team player with the ability to successfully interact with peers and leadership

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