Accounting Associate

Job Overview

The Accounting Associate is an entry-level member of the accounting team responsible for supporting the company’s day-to-day accounting activities, with primary emphasis on Accounts Payable.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning a career in accounting or business administration. We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable working with numbers and computer systems, and eager to learn. The Accounting Associate will receive training in our accounting processes and will have the opportunity to develop experience across multiple areas of the finance department.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Receiving, verifying, and approve vendor invoices prior to payment.
• Enter vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to appropriate purchase orders, receiving documents, or other supporting documentation.
• Help prepare vendor payments according to established payment schedules.
• Review vendor statements and assist in resolving missing invoices or discrepancies, keeping accurate vendor records.
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and vendor information maintenance.
• Respond professionally to routine vendor questions.
• Understanding of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for investigating discrepancies.
• Organizational skills to manage cycle count schedules and inventory records.
• Math skills for counting, reconciliation, and reporting.

Accounting Support

While Accounts Payable will be the primary focus, the Accounting Associate will also cross-train in other areas of accounting, which may include:

• Accounts Receivable support and customer payment processing.
• Cash receipt, bank, and credit card transaction entry.
• Account reconciliations and general ledger support.
• Monthly accounting close activities.
• Preparation and maintenance of accounting schedules.
• Filing, recordkeeping, and document management.
• Inventory Management.

Qualifications

Education

• Coursework, a certificate, or a degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, is required.
• Recent graduates and candidates beginning their accounting careers are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person