Accounting Associate

The Philadelphia Tribune; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Philadelphia Tribune seeks a Part-time Accounting Associate in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves general accounting duties in the business office with potential for full-time as needed. Schedule is flexible and based on office needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, preparing monthly trial balance, processing payables/receivables via ADP, reconciling accounts, and ensuring tax reporting compliance. This position supports payroll and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting (minimum).
• Understand basic accounting procedures.
• Fast, accurate data entry skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare the monthly trial balance.
• Process accounts payables/receivables and via ADP system.
• Reconcile accounts on a weekly basis.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax reporting requirements.
• Maintain records of financial transactions by verifying and posting.
• Payroll timecard processing.
• Process vendor payments and T&E reports.
• Organize financial information.
• Provide administrative support.

Skills

Data entry

Oral and written communication

Accounting understanding

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Accounting Associate

** Part Time Philadelphia, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1002

Salary Range: $16.00 To $20.00 Hourly

The Philadelphia Tribune, an award-winning African-American newspaper, seeks a highly organized, detailed oriented Accounting Associate to perform general accounting functions in the business office. This is a part-time position that could lead to full-time. Your regular work schedule is flexible and based on the needs of the office.

Primary responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Maintaining the general ledger and preparation of the monthly trial balance
• Processing accounts payables/receivables and via ADP system
• Reconciliation of accounts on weekly basis
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax reporting requirements
• Maintain records of financial transactions through verifying and posting
• Payroll Timecard Processing
• Processing vendor payments/T&E reports.
• Organizing financial information
• Administrative Support

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Accounting (minimum)
• Understand basic accounting procedures
• Have fast, accurate data entry skills
• Strong Oral and written communications skills
• Understanding of US GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically, Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax: [phone]

This is a tentative schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from 10:00 am to 2:00pm