Assistant Accountant

UGA Finance is a growing financial technology company that offers consumers credit options at the point of sale. We are a leader in providing financing and servicing for unsecured lending in key verticals, including Education, Medical, Membership and Consumer Goods.

Our new, state of the art building in downtown Parkville offers an engaging work environment, employee amenities, and growth opportunities for our company.

The Assistant Accountant plays a key role on UGA's team by performing cashiering related activities such as posting received payments and handling other accounting related tasks. This position is responsible for accurately and efficiently posting and reconciling payments to balance portfolio and ensure a smoothly running accounting process.

Principle Responsibilities:

· Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.

· Oversees the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor payments, invoice management, discrepancy resolution, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

· Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.

· Responsible for monitoring, disputing, and resolving chargebacks to recover revenue and minimize financial losses.

· Supports internal and external financial audits by providing accurate records, documentation, reconciliations, and timely resolution of any audit inquiries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Service oriented and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; strong knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to learn and work within various software; knowledge of NetSuite/enterprise software and Salesforce CRM preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1-2 year’s experience in accounting/finance or commensurate combination of education and experience.

Training and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or commensurate experience.
• Complete all required training as assigned.

Working Environment and Requirements to Perform Job Responsibilities

• Ability to work full-time (average of 40-hours per week).
• Ability to work in a shared office, private office, and/or cubicle in accordance with job duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to be on location and/or assigned confidential location(s) for client services for all work hours.
• Effective with shifting roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a changing work environment.
• Ability to see computer screen, read, and complete forms
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds with the ability to push, pull, bend, reach, and sit.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time/work at a desk.
• Ability to answer the phone in a busy environment – hear callers and be responsive.
• Ability to work in a high intensity/fast paced work environment and be able to multi-task and prioritize.

UGA Finance provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.