Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
1-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, including relevant internships.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and basic accounting principles knowledge.
Familiarity with MRI, Nexus, Yardi, Concur, or similar systems is advantageous.
Attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
Capacity to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Responsibilities
Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities by preparing journal entries and accruals.
Support cash management efforts through cash receipts and reporting.
Prepare various account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain organized monthly account reconciliation workbooks and documentation.
Handle intercompany accounting and reconciliations for assigned entities.
Prepare financial analyses for reporting to management and board.
Assist with compliance-related schedules and requests, including sales and income tax.
Benefits
Work closely with experienced accounting professionals, offering mentorship.
Opportunity to engage in diverse accounting tasks across multiple entities.
Exposure to different accounting systems and software used in the industry.
Support for process improvement initiatives and special projects.
Full Job Description
About the Role: The Accounting Associate supports the Corporate Accounting team in the day-to-day accounting operations of the company and its related entities. The role assists with accounts payable, monthly and quarterly close activities, account reconciliations, cash management, payroll-related accounting, vendor administration, compliance reporting, and recurring financial reporting. The position works closely with the Corporate Accounting Supervisor, Corporate Controller, other members of the accounting team, and internal departments to help ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and on time.Responsibilities:
Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
Support cash management activities, including cash receipts, weekly cash reporting, and cash flow schedules.
Prepare bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations; research and resolve reconciling items.
Maintain monthly account reconciliation workbooks and organized supporting documentation.
Assist with intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and balance tracking for assigned entities.
Prepare recurring schedules and analyses used in monthly, quarterly, board, and management reporting.
Assist with sales tax, income tax, insurance, audit, and other compliance-related schedules and requests.
Research and resolve accounting, vendor, payment, and reconciliation discrepancies.
Process accounts payable invoices and payment requests, including review of coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
Support process documentation, workflow improvements, special projects, and other departmental priorities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
One to three years of accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related experience preferred; relevant internship experience may be considered.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Experience with MRI, Nexus, Yardi, Concur, or similar accounting systems is a plus.
Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Positive, can-do attitude with the ability and desire to learn new systems and processes.
The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $90,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.
