Accounting Associate AR/AP

HEICO Corporation • Town of Islip, NY

13d • $22 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate (AR/AP) assists with all responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and/or general administrative responsibilities of the Accounting function.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Six months of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and data entry
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Nice To Haves

• College level accounting classes are preferred

Responsibilities

• Process information used in financials
• Reconcile accounts and reports
• Enter journal entries
• Process and print financials and other financial reports as assigned
• Maintain accounting records as assigned such as commissions
• Research, file, and help in other accounting areas as needed
• Assist controller to help resolve problems with customers as needed
• Maintain inventory of supplies for the office and breakroom
• Generate invoices
• Process credit applications
• Negotiate with customers to collect past due amounts and resolve problems
• Issue credit memos and adjust customer accounts as required
• Receive payments and post amount paid to customer accounts
• Help with financials in areas relating to accounts receivable and sales
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Enter invoices into computer
• Ensure that sufficient backup is obtained before invoices are paid
• Assist suppliers and internal departments to resolve problems
• Maintain internal vendor files
• Reconcile freight invoices
• Verify bank information and address changes with suppliers

Benefits

• Bonus potential
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• Vacation
• Sick days
• Flexible work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree