Accounting Associate
We are looking for someone that is eager to join our admin department and start a career with a team of close-knit employees that truly understands and appreciates the true meaning of a team that often feels like a family. If this is the culture that excites you and you have the skills below, don't hesitate to apply.
We are looking for a skilled Accounting Associate to perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks. A successful accounting associate should be familiar with all accounting procedures and have a flair for numbers to the point of reconciling every penny.
This position has the long term potential to grow into a role that encompasses much more than accounting. It would provide support for the Controller, lead and guide a team, manage and direct Human Resources, and have a marketing mind to communicate and educate the entire company.
Current Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries related to assigned responsibilities including sales tax, some payables, benefits related transactions
- Prepare general ledger postings and statements and backup bank deposits
- Reconcile accounts in a timely manner and on a monthly basis - including benefits related accounts
- Provide assistance and support to company personnel from field employees to owners
- Research, track and correct accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
- Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas through analysis of account trends
- Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
- Backup the Administrator and provide checks and balances for many tasks including in-house payroll, all banking related items, timely payments of taxes, and administration of the company 401K.
Requirements
Skills
- Proven accounting experience, preferably someone willing to grow to multiple levels of this position
- Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures including GAAP
- Competency in MS Office, specifically Excel and ability to learn our in-house database
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Aptitude for numbers and a need to have balance
- Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
- Data entry and word processing skills
- Well organized with multiple tasks and priorities
- Loves notes and checklists but is skilled enough to not rely on notes
- Associate’s or Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
Education:
- Associate (Required)
- Bachelors (Preferred)