Accounting Associate

Techcrane International LLC; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Techcrane International LLC in Covington, Louisiana is seeking an Accounting Associate to manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensure accurate invoicing, and support procurement to improve cash flow.

Responsibilities include check runs, aging reporting, vendor setup, and routine administrative duties. The role requires an associate degree in accounting or 5 years of experience, proficiency with accounting software, and strong detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting or 5 years’ experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in accounting programs and general computer applications.
• Able to utilize office equipment, such as copier, scanner, fax machine and telephone.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Aggressive and professional collections attitude.

Responsibilities

• Process and generate Accounts Payable entries with valid vendor invoices; dispute invalid invoices appropriately; maintain full responsibility for accurate and timely vendor payments.
• Check Runs & Payment Processing; obtain approvals for, plan, and generate check runs.
• Accounts Payable Reporting; supply Accounts Payable Aging reports on a weekly basis.
• Vendor Setup; facilitate the setup of new suppliers.
• General Administrative Support; perform other related duties, answer phones, direct calls, and take messages.
• Accounts Receivable Functions; process and generate customer invoices; report weekly on receivables outstanding; follow up with clients on accounts receivable; set goals for on-time receivables.
• Accounts Receivable Reporting; supply Accounts Receivable Aging reports on a weekly basis.
• Credit Management; perform credit checks on potential new customers.
• Negotiate payment terms, discounts, and conditions with vendors; partner with Procurement to improve cash flow and vendor agreements; maintain awareness of contract terms and ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting software proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in accounting

5 years accounting experience

Job description

Accounting Associate

Techcrane International LLC Covington, Louisiana, United States

About this position

Essential Functions

Accounts Payable Functions
Process and generate Accounts Payable entries with valid vendor invoices; dispute invalid invoices appropriately; maintain full responsibility for accurate and timely vendor payments; and work with purchasing to ensure effective workflow and communication.

Check Runs & Payment Processing
Obtain approvals for, plan, and generate check runs.

Accounts Payable Reporting
Supply Accounts Payable Aging reports on a weekly basis.

Vendor Setup
Facilitate the setup of new suppliers

General Administrative Support
Perform other related duties as assigned. Answer phones, direct calls, and take messages.

Accounts Receivable Functions
Process and generate customer invoices; report weekly on receivables outstanding; follow up with clients on accounts receivable; and set goals for on-time receivables.

Accounts Receivable Reporting
Supply Accounts Receivable Aging reports on a weekly basis.

Credit Management
Responsible for performing credit checks on potential new customers.

Negotiate payment terms, discounts, and conditions with vendors

Partner with Procurement to improve cash flow and vendor agreements

Maintain awareness of contract terms and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting or 5 years’ experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in accounting programs and general computer applications.
• Able to utilize office equipment, such as copier, scanner, fax machine and telephone.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Aggressive and professional collections attitude.

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Salary Information

$20 - $25Hourly Wage