Part-time Accounting Associate

Job Summary
This employee is primarily responsible for all Accounts Receivable and Payable for the Insurance Council of Texas and its related entities. Executes the necessary bookkeeping tasks, such as data entry, reconciling of accounts, as well as preparing accounting reports and facts in accordance with enacted processes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Process, record, and pay invoices, bills, and other transactions. Pay invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment
• Process checks, maintain documentation, obtain signatures, and distribute/or mail as appropriately.
• Process fund transfers, ACH payments and upload positive pay files in Susser bank online portal
• Reviewing billing information for invoices, back-up documentation and mail/email invoices.
• Posts payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions to appropriate accounts.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Responsible for collections. Records all delinquent accounts, settlements, incomplete files, and credit risks.
• Maintain and update customer and vendor files.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain assigned ledger accounts, and summarize for management use. Produce and distribute assigned reports.
• Assisting posting journal entries – general entries, corrections, payroll entries, etc.
• Payroll backup as assigned by Accounting Manager
• Answer incoming calls and office coverage. Coordinate with other phone backups to ensure phone coverage.
• Perform additional duties as requested
• Office and breakroom supply ordering
• Mailbox check at least twice a week and distribute mail

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in accounting.
• Two years related experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Data entry skills along with proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Intermediate computer skills. Experience with Excel, Word, and Sage Intacct preferred.
• Knowledge of allocations and intercompany transactions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Must maintain confidentiality in all company matters.

Requirements

• 25 hours a week
• 2 days in the office

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.59 - $27.88 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78735