Accounting Associate

All Star Incentive Marketing•Sturbridge, MA

20d•$24•Hybrid

About The Position

All Star Incentive Marketing in Fiskdale, MA is looking to hire a full-time Accounting Associate. Is your attention to detail exceptional? Are you looking for an employer who values a balanced lifestyle? If so, please read on. This office position earns competitive pay starting at $24/hour, depending on experience. We provide excellent benefits, including a 401(k) with company match, health and dental insurance (50% company paid), remote work flexibility, a peer-to-peer recognition program, wellness challenges, company-provided massages, and an on-site gym. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT ALL STAR INCENTIVE MARKETING In business for over 50 years, we help some of the nation's largest companies maximize the value of their human capital. Our world-class employee engagement solutions rely on a tried-and-true methodology of recognizing and rewarding employees. We love helping our clients better engage with their employees and improve in the areas of safety, wellness, retention, sales, training, customer service, and communications. We use a similar methodology to help our clients better engage with their customers to further drive retention, sales, and profitability. We love working with talented people but more than that, we seek compassionate team members with a collaborative spirit. In return, we provide a supportive work environment aimed at helping you stay happy and healthy. As a family-owned company, we strive to promote a work-life balance for every team member. With a company mission that is all about employee engagement, we strive to provide a fun and inviting work atmosphere! The ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE provides a variety of accounting tasks as well as serves as a resource to the VP of Finance, providing administrative assistance when needed. Activities include general Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable functions such as daily receipts, general ledger and journal entries, month-end closing activities, bank reconciliations, customer and vendor communications, preparation of financial reports, and assisting with audits.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook. Must have advanced Excel skills.
Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting process documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience using sales tax software such as Avalara (or comparable system) preferred.
Experience with Acumatica software preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact for all daily Accounts Receivable activities. Provides backup for Accounts Payable functions, ensuring continuity during absences or peak workload periods.
Process and post all daily cash receipts. Receiving and entering check and bank transfer payments. Monthly bank reconciliations.
Vendor management: Set up new vendors; complete new vendor applications and maintain credit cards in ERP software (Acumatica), maintain vendor files, research payment status, monitor credit lines.
Monthly reconciliation of company credit card accounts (includes obtaining statements, coding transactions, processing, and applying payments).
Collections: Communicate with clients as needed for past due payments.
Coordinate with external vendors, customers, and state agencies as needed to resolve sales tax inquiries.
Support month-end close activities and other accounting projects as assigned by the VP of Finance.