Finance & Accounting Associate

Description

Finance and Accounting Associate

Full-Time

Overview 

Logical Net seeks an energetic and motivated employee to assist in its finance and accounting activities.  The finance and accounting associate is a critical member of our team, reports to the Financial Controller and is responsible for assisting in planning and completion of financial and accounting functions for the company.  

The Company 

Logical Net Corporation has been providing computer and Internet services since 1994. Headquartered in the center of Upstate New York’s Tech Valley, we provide outsourced IT services, data center hosting and telephony (VoIP) to small to medium sized business throughout the Northeast. 

While we all bring different skills to Logical Net, there are a few traits that all of us share—a love of technology, a curiosity for what’s yet to be discovered and an enthusiasm for helping our clients grow their business with the solutions we create for them. 

We are an energetic, team-driven, fast paced and rapidly growing organization who seeks to celebrate success and reward results. Our greatest achievements are not just measured by our corporate growth and success but also through the positive impact experienced by our team. 

Responsibilities:

Primary job responsibility includes but not limited to maintaining financial records and generating reports. Ability to use billing software, CRM database, and Excel spreadsheets. Accurately bills, records payments, and processes collections. Communicates with clients and customers to arrange payments and collections. Position supports and reports to Financial Controller. Requires hands-on interaction with both customers and staff.

Job Responsibilities Includes but not limited to 

· Customer Billing and Collections

· Accurately record and track payments

· Develop procedures to ensure timely and effective billing standards

· Maintain billing and payment compliance best practices

· Update CRM & Billing software with current client status and contact information

· Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system for customer documents (i.e. service orders and contracts)

· Post payments, create deposits, collection activity, suspension and collection correspondence, 

· Enter daily accounts receivable reports, monthly statements, process credit card payments and e-checks

· Reconcile financial accounts

· Research potential vendors to compare and evaluate terms and pricing

· Track and negotiate necessary purchases, inventory, and corresponding revenue

· General office duties including data entry, photocopying, binding, fax, scanning, incoming/outgoing mail and shipping. 

Required Key Competencies 

· Excellent at organizational, planning and communication skills - written and verbal

· Strong attention to detail in planning with high level of accuracy

· Information gathering and information monitoring skills with attention to detail and accuracy

· Problem assessment and analysis and problem solving skills

· Judgment and decision-making ability

· Initiative & Confidentiality

· Demonstrate reliability, flexibility,  adaptability and teamwork with exceptional work ethic

· Ability to reason and think logically - excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills 

· Well-developed computer skills including the ability to operate and manage computerized financial and information systems, 

· Proficient with Microsoft excel,  word, and email systems

· Customer service skills and friendly telephone manner

Requirements

Education and Experience 

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· 3 years accounting/billing experience

· Customer Service Experience

· College degree is a plus  

Salary : $20 - $25