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Accounting Associate

$55k - $65k

Energy CX

Title: Accounting Associate As an Accounting Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the Finance team by owning accounts payable, managing corporate credit cards, and ensuring accurate daily transaction processing. We’re seeking a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in keeping the books clean and organized. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager and Senior Accountant, while partnering with teams across the company to support financial operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment and enjoy rolling up your sleeves, this is the role for you. Objectives of this Role Own accounts payable, credit card management, and transaction processing from day one. Ensure daily and weekly finance tasks are completed accurately and on time. Maintain clean, well-documented records to support a strong month-end close. Enable the senior finance team to focus on revenue, AR, and FP&A initiatives. Identify and resolve errors, inefficiencies, and gaps in documentation. Build toward independently managing and improving processes within 6–9 months. Daily And Monthly Responsibilities Manage corporate credit card activity, including reviewing declined transactions, coding daily spend, and maintaining accurate documentation and audit trails. Own the accounts payable process by monitoring invoices, routing for approval, and maintaining organized vendor records. Process daily transactions in QuickBooks Online, ensuring accurate categorization and complete supporting documentation. Support month-end close and assist with ongoing finance projects, reporting, and process improvements as needed. Skills & Qualifications Self-starter with the ability to manage routine tasks independently once trained. Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy. Accounting foundation through education, work experience, or both. 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred. Experience with an ERP or accounting platform (QuickBooks, Xero, Bill.com, or Ramp is a plus). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Comfortable operating in a small business or startup environment with ambiguity and evolving processes. Compensation Year One Expected Earnings → $55,000-$65,000 Benefits PTO 15 days but highly flexible. All major holidays. Half day on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Thursday & following Friday fully off. 12/24 - 1/2 Company break (Subject to be longer, but at minimum, all employees can expect this time off). Insurance Health - We cover 50% of your monthly premium cost. Dental - We cover 50% of your monthly premium cost. Vision - We cover 50% of your monthly premium cost. Basic Term Life & AD&D insurance policy - We cover 100%.

401(K)

Employer match 20% of total contribution on up to 5% of salary. Additional Work from home on Fridays. 20 work from home days per year (in addition to WFH Fridays). Gym membership at on-site gym facilities. Frequent company events. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy CX

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