Accounting & Finance Associate

Peerless Inc•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Peerless is a manufacturing company that is investing in its people, processes, and technology to support its next phase of growth. They are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting & Finance Associate for a part-time role. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and eager to learn, with a positive attitude and a willingness to contribute wherever needed. This role involves handling confidential information, managing multiple priorities, and gaining hands-on experience in accounting and finance.

Requirements

Team player with positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate to all levels of the company
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
Strong data entry and document management skills with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Comfortable communicating with customers, suppliers, and internal team members by phone and email

Nice To Haves

Pursuing or holding an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Receive, open, separate, scan and/or distribute mail to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Monitor and help manage the Accounting & Finance department inbox, ensuring inquiries, requests, invoices, and other correspondence are routed appropriately and addressed in a timely manner.
Scan and/or retrieve, name, and file documents according to documented procedures to the appropriate location on the intranet including supplier and service provider invoices, canceled checks, pack slips, etc.
Perform three-way match of invoice, purchase order and receipt of goods for accuracy and process in ERP system.
Notify Staff Accountant of discrepancies for resolution.
Prepare and post-mark outgoing checks and invoices for mailing.
Assist team with sending account status statements to customers, making open invoice collection emails and phone calls, and sending and receiving credit references.
Answer and direct incoming office phone calls to the Accounting & Finance Department appropriately.