What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Accountant position at Ayres?
Finding the right fit:
We're looking to add a dynamic individual to our team! This is an ideal position for a dependable self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. You’ll be at the center of delivering strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
On any given day you’ll:
- Review account coding and process daily Accounts Payable vendor payments.
- Review account coding and process weekly Employee Expense reimbursements; follow up with employees as necessary.
- Maintain accurate vendor details for 1099 preparation.
- Maintain Accounts Payable electronic files of payable and expenses supporting documentation.
- Update and file weekly timesheet data.
- Assist project managers with project setups and prepare invoices for clients.
- Assist in Sales & Use tax filing.
- Prepare year end audit schedules.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- General financial/accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Dependable, organized, flexible, and the ability to multi-task.
Desired Skills and Experiences:
- Associates Degree in Accounting or business-related field a plus.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and establish a professional, welcoming and inclusive environment for anyone working with the Accounting department.
- Experience with programs such as Chrome River and Deltek Vision beneficial.
- Knowledge of sales and use tax reporting a plus.
Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:
- Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Development
- Paid membership dues to professional organizations
- Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification
- Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.
- Work/Life Balance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]
- Flexible work schedules
- Financial
- Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Social
- Peer recognition program and mentor programs
- Young Professionals [YP] networking groups
- Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
