Accounting Associate

Aston Carter•Tampa, FL

7d•$20 - $20•Remote

About The Position

The Accounting Associate supports high-volume accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts receivable, invoicing, and payment application. This role ensures accurate customer billing, timely collections, and thorough account reconciliation while working independently in a fully remote environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience, with strong accounts receivable exposure.
Hands-on experience with invoicing, applying customer payments, and accounts payable processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP functions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.
Experience supporting high-volume accounting operations.
Previous experience working in a remote role.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in accounting or a related field preferred.
Experience using Sage ERP software preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial data.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Generate, review, and distribute accurate customer invoices and support monthly billing cycles.
Apply customer payments to the correct accounts and investigate any payment discrepancies.
Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and perform collection activities on past-due accounts.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries related to invoices, payments, and account balances.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records, including documentation of collection efforts, payment commitments, and account activity.
Prepare aging reports and communicate collection risks, trends, and issues to leadership in a timely manner.
Assist with account reconciliations and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Support month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries as needed.
Contribute to cash management functions by helping track and reconcile cash activity.
Identify and support process improvements within accounting operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Perform other assigned accounting duties as needed to support the broader finance and accounting team.