Accounting Associate

The Accounting Associate is responsible for supporting the accounting and finance team by performing day-to-day financial tasks that ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with company policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and reconcile vendor statements, vendor accounts, and credit card transactions, resolving any discrepancies in invoices, credits, or payments.
• Perform online marketplace payment reconciliations and ensure payments are properly applied correctly. Resolve payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile bank accounts to ensure alignment with the general ledger.
• Reconcile undeposited funds accounts and investigate any outstanding balances or discrepancies.
• Reconcile clearing accounts to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and properly allocated.
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking systems to ensure all reconciliations, transactions, and accounting tasks are completed and reported.
• Perform month and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely completion in accordance with deadlines.
• Process approvals for various expenses reports, bills, payments and other transactions
• Support the accounting team with additional projects and financial record maintenance as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role.
• Previous work experience entering a high volume of transactions accurately.
• Basic knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, with moderate knowledge preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and decimals.
• Detailed oriented with an eye for accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and to adapt to a fast-changing environment.
• Self-disciplined and capable of completing tasks independently and with a sense of urgency.
• Accounting Associate degree a plus.