Accounting Associate

Job Description

Job Description

I. Job Summary

Responsible for providing accounting and clerical support to Finance Department personnel. Maintains Finance Department files. Keys daily worksheets to the general ledger system. Assists Finance personnel as requested.

II. Responsibilities

• Preform the day to day processing of accounting transactions to ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

• Assumes responsibility for performing assigned accounting and related clerical support functions.

• Maintains files, including filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous filings.

• Types a variety of documents, reports, and records.

• Keys daily worksheets to the general ledger system and records approved journal entries.

• Research, track, and resolve accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.

• Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.

• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany transactions). Enters data into computer system using defined computer programs.

• Compile data and prepare a variety of reports.

• Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.

• Input credit and debits to the accounting system as requested.

• Input general ledger entries for account changes.

• Develop and maintain reports and files on asset and liability account balances.

• Ensure accurate balancing from a corporate perspective from our subsidiaries.

• Ensure accurate entry of intercompany transactions.

• Develop and maintain regular reports via the company’s accounting system.

• Compiles and sorts documents, such as: invoices, work orders, checks, vouchers, and substantiates business transactions.

• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as: funds received and disbursed; totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.

• Tracks company credit card charges and reconciles statements.

• Performs periodic and as needed inventory.

• Other duties as assigned.

III. Work Experience Required

• 2+ years of Accounting experience.

• Proficient in Excel and Word.

• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

• Must be well organized and a self-starter.

IV. Minimum Educational Requirements

• High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.