Accountant Associate- Onsite

Socket.dev; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Viking Pest Control is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Finance team in New Jersey. You will handle Accounts Payable processing and support month-end and year-end activities, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments.

The role requires at least 1 year of accounting experience or a college degree, with detailed attention and the ability to work with multiple departments to meet deadlines. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year accounting experience or college degree.
• Experience with full Accounts Payable cycle from invoices to payments.
• Ability to perform cost analysis with Controller.
• Maintain accounting ledgers and meet deadlines/KPIs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and enter invoices.
• Verify invoices against delivery slips/POs.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies with vendors.
• Code invoices and obtain approvals.
• Meet month-end and year-end processing deadlines.
• Handle weekly check runs and expense reimbursements.
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain records.
• Prepare annual 1099 reporting and sales/use tax filings.
• Support payroll functions as needed.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to achieve goals.
• Produce monthly reporting analyses.
• Perform other related office duties as assigned.

Skills

AP cycle

Cost analysis

Ledger maintenance

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivation

Fast-paced

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting degree or related

Job description

Grow Your Accounting Career with Viking Pest Control!

Viking Pest Control is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Associate to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for Accounts Payable processing and play an important part in helping the team meet month-end and year-end processing deadlines.

What You'll Do

As an Accounting Associate, you'll play an integral part of the Finance team and will be responsible for all Accounts Payable processing. This position plays a vital role in meeting all month-end and year-end processing deadlines.

• Download and print invoices from various vendor websites.
• Verify accuracy of invoices by matching delivery slips and/or Purchase Orders.
• Research, resolve, and respond to billing discrepancies with vendors.
• Accurately code invoices and gather approvals.
• Enter invoices in system timely to meet all month-end deadlines.
• Handle weekly check run, including refunds and expense reimbursements.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Confirm new vendor documentation is complete and accurate prior to setup and payment processing.
• Annual 1099 reporting.
• Monthly Sales & Use tax reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company's Accounts Payable Policies and Procedures.
• Back-up to limited payroll functions.
• Promptly respond to internal and external customer requests.
• Maintain accounting spreadsheets for expense tracking and coding.
• Work with multiple departments to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• General office responsibilities.
• Monthly reporting analysis.
• Project work as needed.
• Perform other related and office duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience a plus or college degree
• Full Accounts Payable Cycle (from importing of invoices through payments)
• Perform cost analysis in cooperation with Controller
• Maintain accounting ledgers as required
• Maintain set deadlines and reach target KPIs
• Engage management over any AP problems encountered
• Ideal candidates are meticulous in their work, very detail-oriented, have a high sense of urgency, and have advanced mathematical and logical deduction skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with employees, customers and vendors in a professional manner
• Innate self-motivation and initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
• A sharp eye for detail

Why Viking?

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off including eight paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing, innovative company.
• Ongoing training and professional development programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Viking Pest is an Equal Opportunity Employer