Accounting Associate AR/AP

Accessory Technologies Corporation; Edgewood (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Vacation

Sick days

Flexible work

Job summary

Accessory Technologies Corporation is seeking an Associate (AR/AP) to support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general administrative accounting tasks. The role offers a base hourly rate with bonus potential and a strong benefits package.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related experience, and solid computer skills (MS Word, Excel, data entry). This position includes health plans, 401(k) match up to 6%, vacation, and flexible work

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred or six months of related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write simple correspondence.
• Demonstrated computer skills including MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process information used in financials.
• Reconcile accounts and reports.
• Process and print financials and other financial reports as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ethical communication

MS Word

Data entry

Excel

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The Associate (AR/AP) assists with all responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and/or general administrative responsibilities of the Accounting function.

Base salary range: $22-$25 hourly, plus bonus potential, comprehensive health/dental/vision/Life and disability insurance, 401(k) match up to 6%, and Vacation, sick days, flexible work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Process information used in financials
• Reconcile accounts and reports
• Process and print financials and other financial reports as assigned
• Maintain accounting records as assigned such as commissions
• Research, file, and help in other accounting areas as needed
• Assist controller to help resolve problems with customers as needed
• Maintain inventory of supplies for the office and breakroom

Accounts Receivable:

• Process credit applications
• Negotiate with customers to collect past due amounts and resolve problems
• Issue credit memos and adjust customer accounts as required
• Receive payments and post amount paid to customer accounts
• Help with financials in areas relating to accounts receivable and sales

Accounts Payable:

• Enter invoices into computer
• Ensure that sufficient backup is obtained before invoices are paid
• Assist suppliers and internal departments to resolve problems
• Reconcile freight invoices
• Verify bank information and address changes with suppliers

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks
• Exhibit honest and ethical behavior and is an effective communicator
• Must have demonstrated computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and data entry

Requirements

Education / Experience Requirements:

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; and/or six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. College level accounting classes are preferred.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms lift up to 10 pounds.
• Works in moderate noise levels.

Pay Range

$22.00 - $25.00 / hour

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.