Associate Accountant

Job Description

As an Associate Accountant, you will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. You will ensure the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Additionally, you will compile financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. You will assist in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

Responsibilities:

1. Compiles and reviews source documents, including invoices, credits, and purchase orders for completeness and accuracy.
2. Responsible for daily processing of vendor invoices.
3. Maintains an all-inclusive aging statement of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for each vendor.
4. Prepares and reports weekly outstanding payable reports.
5. Monitors past due invoices and makes collections contacts via phone, e-mail, or customer portals.
6. Works with customer accounts payable staff to determine payment and invoice discrepancies.
7. Answers vendor inquiries via e-mail and phone.
8. Performs other duties as assigned, including opening and distributing mail, and compiling requested vendor data for management.

1. High School Degree or Equivalent experience required. Associate's degree in business or accounting preferred.
2. 1 year required, 2 years preferred of accounts receivable/accounts payable experience.
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
4. Organized and detail-oriented.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.