Job Description
Position: Finance Associate
Schedule: Full Time
Pay: $55 - $60K
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Who we are:
LAUREL CIRCLE has been committed to enhancing the quality of life for our amazing residents for over 30 years. We are located on a beautiful 28-acre campus in Bridgewater, NJ and recently underwent an $8 million revitalization.
When you work at Laurel Circle, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored appreciation bonus
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Now offering DailyPay
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Laurel Circle is recruiting for a hospitality focused Finance Associate to join our team! The role is responsible for the processing of accounts payable and payroll as well as providing other accounting support to the Accounting Department.
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Finance Associate:

• Processes A/P invoices daily and reviews accuracy and completeness.
• Enters vendor master information for each new vendor and keeps master W9 file up to date.
• Assists department supervisors in proper coding of invoices.
• Prepares invoices for processing manual check requests.
• Compares accounts payable invoice payments to payment check register to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments.
• Maintains files of invoices entered but not paid, and all paid invoices with check copies.
• Maintains an accurate list of invoices to be accrued at month end processing.
• Assists with 1099 preparation at the end of the year.
• Works closely with accounting staff and auditors during annual audits, responds to inquiries and provides reconciliations.
• Assists in processing and reconciling payroll.
• Verifies accuracy of community employee deductions, net pay to internal system reports; and balances payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Compiles payroll data such as garnishments, paid time off, insurance and 401(k) deduction, bonuses, commissions, and on-call stipends.
• Answers payroll inquiries and resolves discrepancies as they arise and reports issues to Accounting Director.
• Assists in compiling and distributing memos to employees related to payroll changes, notifications, and benefit information.
• Ensures files are up to date and documents are clearly marked for easy access.
• Processes monthly, quarterly, and annual functions and report preparation.
• Prepare and process cash deposits.
• Functions as back-up for billing when necessary.
• Types letters, memos, etc., as needed.
• Photocopies and coordinates printings as required.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Associate degree in accounting preferred. Two to three years' related experience required.
• Ability to type minimum of 60 wpm.
• Proficient with Microsoft office (Excel, Power Point and Word) and computer knowledge and/or experience.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, good organizational skills.
• Sound judgement in making routine decisions.
• Ability to operate 10-key calculator by touch.
• Must be customer service oriented.

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