Accounting Associate - Hybrid

Summary
Reporting to the Regional Business Manager, the Accounting Associate (Hybrid) will be responsible for verifying the accuracy of invoices and other financial records, reconciling purchase orders, and compiling data to prepare various reports. The ideal candidate will have experience with purchase orders-related accounts payable processes, demonstrate strong customer service skills, and possess the ability to effectively communicate accounting policies and procedures in a professional manner.

Principle Responsibilities/Key Results Areas

• Perform Accounts Payable PO processing of invoices
• Perform accounting activities within the context of corporate policies and procedures
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills to help resolve vendor and internal inquiries
• Research and answer audit requests from external auditors.
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Supports month-end requirements
• The ability to multitask and work independently to meet service delivery agreements
• Thrive in a collaborative work or team environment and with an eye for accuracy,
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma and 6 years of work experience
• Experience in Accounts Payable or General Accounting
• Intermediate skills in Excel and thorough knowledge of other Microsoft applications including Word|Outlook
• Excellent Customer experience/ skill set and mindset
• Strong attention to detail, accounting-oriented knowledge base, and the ability to multitask, manage time, and prioritize.
• Comply with SOX as it relates to the work processes for Financial Report and Corporate Accounting department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Experience
• NetSuite or other ERP experience
• Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in a financial shared services environment
• Advance Excel Skills
• Understanding of SOX requirements
• Analyze/process invoices.
• Review expense reports in accordance to company travel policies.
• Process transactions in the accounts payable system and including employee expenses, services, inventories, benefits, payroll, or other types of expenditures.
• Facilitate vendor set-up and revisions with coordinating with Procurement Department as necessary.
• Issue 1099s to appropriate vendors and submit file to IRS.
• Resolve vendor and employee payment issues.
• Review vendor statements to ensure that payments and open payables are recorded.
• Comply with Sarbanes Oxley Sec. (SOX) 404 legislation as it relates to the work processes for Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting departments.

Requirements

• This will be a Hybrid work schedule, which necessitates 2-days per week, in the office
• High school diploma or equivalency, and one to two years of related experience with a proven work record.
• Post-high school education or training in accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting software required, experience in SAP or other ERP preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven attention to detail.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources.