Accounting Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Dynamic Team with Room to Grow! — Accounting Associate (Contract-to-Hire)

Are you ready to elevate your accounting career with an established and growing organization? We are seeking a motivated Accounting Associate to join our client's dynamic team on a contract basis, with a strong possibility for full-time hire. If you're detail-oriented, eager to learn, and looking to contribute to a team that values your skills, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Join Us?

Growth Potential : Great opportunity to transition to full-time with a supportive team committed to your career development.

Impactful Work : Play a vital role in ensuring the financial health and operational success of the organization.

Team-Oriented Culture : Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and your voice is heard.

Professional Development : As your career develops, our free online training and expertise will help you stay on top of your skills, keep your profile current, and offer insights along the way

Job Overview

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, the Accounting Associate will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency of accounts receivable processes. From reviewing invoices to reconciling credit card charges, processing reimbursements, and assisting in month-end reporting, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented and fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

As an Accounting Associate, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the company’s accounts receivable / payable systems, payment processing, and expense reporting flow seamlessly. Your responsibilities will include :

Payment Processing :

Accurately post payments, including cash, checks, wires, ACH, and credit cards, to customer accounts across multiple locations (except DSM).

Research payment allocations to ensure proper application, even when details are unclear.

Ensuring vendor credits are applied before processing pay runs, while collaborating with team members for final checks.

Expense Reporting :

Process employee expenses and reimbursements using the Travel Bank system, and export reports to Excel for journal entry preparation.

Additional Responsibilities :

Process tire tax and fuel tax payments.

Ensure all credit card purchases are properly tracked and applied to work orders.

Provide proactive accounting support to other departments, resolving questions and addressing issues as they arise.

Why This Could Be the Perfect Next Step for You :

This job is more than just a temporary position—it’s a chance to join a company that invests in its people and values career growth. We understand that a fulfilling role involves more than just punch-in-punch-out tasks. That’s why we prioritize fostering an environment where collaboration, learning, and professional development are at the forefront.

Take the first step toward making an impact! Apply and connect with our team at (563) 359-3995 today!

What You'll Bring to the Role :

• Competencies : Keen attention to detail, strong communication, effective organizational and time management skills, and a willingness to learn and take direction.
• Technical Skills : Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and data entry. Comfort navigating new accounting systems is a plus!
• Experience : Accounts receivable or general accounting experience is strongly desired but an eagerness to learn and grow is equally important.

What We’re Looking For :