Accounting Associate

Salary: $20.00 to $26.00 hourly

Description

Elevate Your Accounting Career with a Premier Firm!

Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic, growing environment where precision, efficiency, and collaboration take center stage? Join our client’s fast-paced engineering team as an Accounting Associate, a role that directly contributes to the organization’s financial success. If you've honed your AP/AR expertise and excel in high-volume environments, this is your opportunity to shine.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues and vendors to resolve invoicing discrepancies, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Process vendor payments and cash receipts efficiently, leveraging advanced technology tools such as BOT processing.
• Manage accounts payable (AP) checks, ACH transactions, and outstanding invoices with precision and urgency.
• Conduct detailed research to address vendor queries or complaints while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Support invoice coding and maintain financial integrity through excellent attention to detail.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver a seamless service experience for vendors and internal teams.
• Contribute to shared departmental goals through a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding corporate, personnel, and vendor data.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and assist with other finance-related duties, ensuring smooth operations during high-volume periods.
  
  
  

What Sets This Role Apart

• Career Growth: With increasing organizational volume and a growing team, you’ll find opportunities to take on more responsibility and advance your career.
• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge tools and be part of a team driving change in the fast-growing engineering space.
• Collaborative Culture: Be a critical contributor in a department that values mentorship, cross-training, and team support.
• Immediate Impact: Bring your AP/AR expertise to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
  
  
  

Why This Role? Why Now?

Our client’s organization is experiencing rapid growth, and it’s an exciting time to join their finance team. If you excel at juggling multiple priorities, thrive under pressure, and are excited to apply your AP expertise while learning new processes, this role is crafted for you. You’ll be stepping into a position that blends core accounting responsibilities with opportunities for operational innovation.

Connect with our team today at (563) 359-3995!

Requirements

What You Bring to the Team:

• Proven AP/AR experience, including handling high transaction volumes and cash receipts in a detail-focused role.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to resolve inquiries effectively and maintain vendor relationships.
• Solid foundation in accounting principles and procedures, coupled with an analytical mindset.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills for data reporting and organization.
• Ability to prioritize and pivot in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Exceptional customer service abilities with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Self-driven and highly organized, capable of managing time and workload independently.
  
  
  

Preferred Background

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is ideal.
• Experience: At least 2 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on accounts payable. Prior experience in the engineering or construction industry is a plus but not required.
  
  
  

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