Accounting Associate (AP) - Aero-Glen International

HEICO Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Accounting Associate assists with Accounts Payable responsibilities and/or general administrative responsibilities within the Accounting function. The role processes financial information, reconciles accounts and reports, enters journal entries, maintains accounting records, and supports other accounting tasks as assigned. It also assists the controller with customer-related issues and maintains office and breakroom supply inventory. Accounts Payable work includes reconciling vendor statements and freight invoices, entering invoices, confirming that sufficient supporting documentation is obtained before payment, maintaining internal vendor files, helping suppliers and internal departments resolve problems, and verifying supplier bank information and address changes. The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, honest and ethical conduct, and demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry. The role involves frequent talking or listening, regular sitting and hand use, and occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Work is performed in moderate noise levels, and no travel is required.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; and/or six months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks.
Honest and ethical behavior and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions presented in written, oral, or diagram form and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

College-level accounting classes.

Responsibilities

Process information used in financials.
Reconcile accounts and reports.
Enter journal entries.
Process and print financials and other financial reports as assigned.
Maintain assigned accounting records, such as commissions.
Research, file, and assist in other accounting areas as needed.
Assist the controller in resolving customer problems as needed.
Maintain inventory of office and breakroom supplies.
Reconcile vendor statements.
Enter invoices into the computer.
Ensure sufficient supporting documentation is obtained before invoices are paid.
Assist suppliers and internal departments in resolving problems.
Maintain internal vendor files.
Reconcile freight invoices.
Verify bank information and address changes with suppliers.