Accounting Associate
About The Position
The Accounting Associate supports the Accounting and Finance team by performing accounting and administrative tasks that help maintain accurate and efficient financial operations. Core areas include billing and invoicing, sales tax compliance, collections, and account reconciliations. The role also supports ad hoc analysis, modeling, and special financial projects, and requires responsibility, accountability, efficiency, and accuracy. This is an onsite position performed at an assigned location. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with little to no travel expected. The role includes organizational duties such as handling mail and job bags, maintaining electronic customer and vendor records, and backing up department team members. The position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Requirements
- Proven experience in accounting or a related administrative position.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to type and use ten-key.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information and interruptions professionally.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds comfortably.
- Secondary or post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the graphic communication industry.
Responsibilities
- Execute customer billing and invoicing tasks.
- Analyze customer accounts receivable and invoice aging, and identify issues preventing payment.
- Follow up promptly on past-due invoices and coordinate invoice uploads to customer portals.
- Maintain compliance with multi-jurisdictional sales tax filing requirements.
- Conduct job-cost analysis and learn and back up Accounts Payable procedures.
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures and performance enhancements.
- Conduct benchmarking and process analysis to improve operational efficiency.
- Provide backup support to other department team members.
- Prepare and deliver reports as requested and provide information and support to team members.
- Sort and distribute mail, deliver job bags, and retrieve mail from the post office.
- Maintain electronic forms and records in customer and vendor files.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
