Associate Accountant, Entry level

Associate Accountant, Entry Level

Park West Gallery, the nation's largest art dealer, with headquarters and Museum located in Southfield, Michigan, is accepting applications for an Associate Accountant, Entry Level to join our expanding accounting team. Park West Gallery holds art auctions all over the world and has additional museums and galleries in Las Vegas, New York, and Hawaii with a 181,000 square-foot fulfillment center in Miami Lakes, Florida.

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical candidate to join our high paced, dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate data processing and document reconciliation. In this role, you will handle a range of accounting tasks, focusing on financial reconciliations and accurate record-keeping. You will resolve discrepancies, prepare detailed financial reports, utilize spreadsheets for data reconciliation, and generate comprehensive reconciliation packets. You will also be responsible for data entry into accounting software.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform a range of accounting duties, including reconciling event proceeds, processing payments, maintaining precise financial records, and data entry.
2. Execute a comprehensive balancing process for financial events, ensuring the accuracy of records.
3. Recognize and accurately record revenue generated from various events.
4. Communicate over the phone with a financial institution to process corrections and resolve discrepancies.
5. Verify the accuracy of financial reports and address any discrepancies.
6. Prepare and manage documentation required for reconciliation processes and participate in subsequent reconciliations.
7. Maintain and utilize Excel spreadsheets for data reconciliation.
8. Collect and verify data from multiple reports to ensure consistency across systems.
9. Investigate and rectify discrepancies between different systems and reports.
10. Generate detailed financial reports for use in reconciliation and tracking purposes.
11. Complete flawless data entry into various accounting spreadsheets and accounting software

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Positive Attitude
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. 2 years relevant work experience preferred
9. 2 years recent Microsoft Excel experience as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
10. Must work fully onsite in Southfield, MI; overtime work required as needed.

Please send resume to: rschlagheck@ParkWestGallery.com

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