Accounting Associate

aAt Natura, our purpose is to create environments where people thrive by reconnecting them with nature. Behind that purpose is a strong accounting team that keeps our business moving .As an Accounting Associate, you’ll play an important role in Natura’s financial health by keeping transactions accurate, records organized, and payments on track. If you enjoy solving problems, bringing order to the details, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this could be a great opportunity to grow your accounting career . Our Core Values guide how we work and serve our clients every da y:Peopl e: Place others’ needs first and treat everyone with respe ctOwnershi p: Take responsibility, do it right, and speak up when need edFait h: Honor God in all thin gsLearnin g: Stay curious, take initiative, and keep growi ngQualit y: Deliver nothing less than the be st What You’ll DoIn this role, you’ll support both accounts payable and accounts receivable while helping keep our day-to-day accounting operations running smooth ly.Own the detai ls: Process invoices, payments, and financial transactions accurately and efficien tlySupport AP and AR: Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activit iesKeep records cle an: Enter and maintain financial information in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Cent ralSolve proble ms: Research discrepancies and help resolve billing or payment iss uesSupport healthy cash fl ow: Generate invoices and assist with collections on outstanding balan cesStay audit-rea dy: Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized documentat ionSupport the clo se: Assist with reconciliations and month-end proces sesCommunicate clear ly: Respond to internal and external questions about invoices, billing, and payme ntsProtect the proce ss: Follow company policies, accounting procedures, and internal contr olsKeep improvi ng: Look for opportunities to make processes more efficient and accur ate What You B ringAt least one year of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experi enceA basic understanding of general ledger coding and accounting princi plesExperience using accounting or ERP soft wareExperience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred, but not requ iredProficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Of iceStrong attention to detail and organizational sk illsThe ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadl ine inesClear communication and practical problem-solving sk illsA high level of ownership, dependability, and follow-thr ough What Success Looks LikeBy D ay 30You’ve completed onboarding and understand Natura’s core accounting proc essesYou’re becoming comfortable working in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Ce ntralYou’re accurately processing routine AP and AR transactions with gui danceBy D ay 90You’re independently processing transactions accurately and effici entlyYou’re managing routine reconciliations and resolving common discrepa nciesYou’re consistently meeting deadlines and communicating effectively with internal par tnersBy Da y 180You’ve taken full ownership of your core responsibil itiesYour work is consistently accurate, organized, and completed on timeYou’re proactively identifying discrepancies and helping resolve themYou’re contributing ideas that strengthen our accounting proc essesYou’re demonstrating Natura’s Core Values in your day-to-day work Growth Opportu nitiesWe invest in our people and believe in creating opportunities for them to grow. In this role, you’ll have the opportuni ty to:Develop toward an Accounting Specialist or more senior accounting po sitionGain exposure to broader accounting fun ctionsExpand your knowledge of accounting systems and business oper ationsParticipate in ongoing learning and professional devel opment Compensation and B enefitsCompetitive hourly pay plus bonus oppo enefits401(k) with compan y matchPaid time off and paid h olidays Interview ProcessWe keep our process thoughtful and ef ficient:15-minute virtual conversation with our HR team30-minute interview with the hiring managerFinal in-person conv ersation Physical Req uirementsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerFrequent use of a computer, keyboard, #J-18808-Ljbffr