Accounting and AP Clerk Fede

MAPFRE; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support their Finance Team. In this role, you'll handle invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Your strong organizational skills and attention to detail will be key as you partner with internal clients and vendors. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help streamline processes and enhance financial operations.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting is essential.
• Five years of accounting or finance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, wires, ACH, and bank fees accurately.
• Participate in month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Learning aptitude

Education

Associates degree in Accounting

Degree in Finance or Business

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting Clerk supports the daily operations of Century Automotive Service Corporation’s Finance Team. Century, a subsidiary of MAPFRE USA, is a leading provider of extended warranty programs and ancillary finance and insurance products.

Under the direction of the Manager/Controller FP&A, the Accounting Clerk will process invoices, wires, ACH and bank fees, and participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of account and bank statements.

Responsibilities

1. Review invoices for accuracy and ensure proper expense coding on Accounts Payable Disbursement Forms.
2. Reconcile bank statements with the General Ledger.
3. Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts and financial reporting.
4. Partner with internal clients and vendors to ensure accuracy and proper accounting treatment of expenses.
5. Maintain process documentation for all current job functions for training and backup purposes.
6. Provide accounting and administrative support for special projects.
7. Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies.

Competencies

1. Must have a solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting.
2. Requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
3. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Word and PC skills necessary.
5. SAP experience preferred.
6. Strong aptitude for learning new information, technologies, and processes.

Education/Experience

Associates or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field. Five years broad-based accounting or finance experience, or similar experience in a related field.