Accounting Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Associate  

The Philadelphia Tribune, an award-winning African-American newspaper, seeks a highly organized, detailed oriented Accounting Associate  to perform general accounting functions in the business office. This is a part-time position that could lead to full-time. Your regular work schedule  is flexible and based on the needs of the office.

Primary responsibilities to include but not limited to:

•    Maintaining the general ledger and preparation of the monthly trial balance

•    Processing accounts payables/receivables and  via ADP system

•    Processing vendor payments/T&E reports.

•    Reconciliation of accounts on weekly basis

•    Ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax reporting requirements

•    Maintain records of financial transactions through verifying and posting

•    Payroll Timecard Processing 

•    Organizing financial information

•    Administrative Support

Requirements:

•    Associates Degree in Accounting (minimum)

•    Understand basic accounting procedures

•    Have fast, accurate data entry skills

•    Strong Oral and written communications skills

•    Understanding of US GAAP

•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically, Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax:  View phone number on ziprecruiter.com