Accounting Associate

Integrated Media Services; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in New Jersey is seeking an Accounting Clerk to manage Accounts Payable and Receivable functions. This involves maintaining financial records and ensuring timely customer payments. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software. An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred. This full-time role offers a starting salary range of $55,000 to $60,000 annually.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ related experience a plus.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments.
• Create invoices and maintain customer files.
• Assist with reconciling accounts receivable.

Skills

Business system computer skills

QuickBooks experience

Analytical and reasoning abilities

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word

Attention to detail

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

JOB OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for performing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. This position will play a vital role by maintaining financial records and assisting with the general operations of the accounting department. The Accounting Clerk will ensure that the company invoices and receives payment for services provided; also, complete vendor payments and control expenses by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the other staff.
• Collaborates with accounting staff to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Assists Senior Accountant in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Other related duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Business system computer skills including as it relates to customer and vendor transactions. QuickBooks experience a plus.
• Must be able to learn other software systems.
• Strong work ethic and well organized.
• Comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.
• Analytical and reasoning abilities, with strong numeric skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word
• Project oriented with a goal to complete assignments on time.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

SKILL:

Exceptional understanding of the job and ability to apply knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of complex tasks. Complete tasks in creative and effective ways. Complete assignments and facilitate the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area.

SUPERVISION:

Work under minimal supervision and may act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1-2 years’ related experience a plus

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Customer service oriented and ability to work with and resolve complex issues
• Ability to plan and arrange activities
• Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive information
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to manage conflict
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure
• Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities
• Establish productive working relationships at multiple levels within the organization

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Marketing Services and Education

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