Area Accounting Associate

Empire-Today-LL; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holiday pay

Wellness program

Incentive Plan

Professional development & career adv.

Lots of perks

Job summary

Empire Today is seeking an Area Accounting Associate to join our marketing team. This role handles completion paperwork, deposits, and COD payments for products in the designated Area, reporting to the Area Office Manager Branch Accountant.

You will audit daily orders, manage documents, handle customer payments, and support month-end close-out processes across local markets with growth opportunities in a dynamic company culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 1 year accounting/collections experience or training, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Home Improvement/Sales Industry is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Team player; ability to collaborate with other departments.
• Strong ability to multi-task; set priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Audit daily work orders against data in Empire Today systems for markets within the Area.
• Make daily readiness calls to customers.
• Maintain an accurate list of upcoming installation projects for the markets within the Area.
• Collect and review completion documents from installation contractors.
• Process completion documents for completed jobs to recognize revenues in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Research, document and contact Install Contractors for outstanding paperwork for markets within the Area.
• Compile, sort, and verify accuracy of installation documents.
• Scan, upload, and file documents; maintain organization of files for the local market.
• Receive incoming customer payments, enter, post, and prepare checks for bank deposit.
• Prepare check receipts according to the standard operating procedure.
• Make collection calls to customers.
• Research missing and resolve problems involving credit card, finance and check payments for markets within the Area.
• Verify and process payments for Install Contractors’ completed work in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Review, sort, and file credit applications, tracking sheets, and other correspondence at the local market.
• Distribute checks to Sales Consultants, Installation Contractors, and employees.
• Review, complete, and update service requests for markets within the Area.
• Assist Area Office Manager Branch Accountant with month-end close-out reports for markets within the Area.
• Consult with sales team to expedite or locate missing information.
• May serve as receptionist at the local market.
• Petty cash distribution and reconciliation with GM.
• Place orders for supplies for office.
• Attend load-out and post load-out meetings.
• Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Accounting knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Ready to grow your career? Empire Today is seeking an Area Accounting Associate to join our highly creative, cutting-edge marketing team. The Area Accounting Associate is responsible for collecting, verifying, and posting completion paperwork, deposits, and COD payments for all products within their designated Area. This position reports to the Area Office Manager Branch Accountant.

We offer:

• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Wellness program.
• Incentive Plan.
• Professional development & career advancement opportunities.
• Lots of perks.

Responsibilities:

• Audit daily work orders against data in Empire Today systems for markets within the Area.
• Make daily readiness calls to customers.
• Maintain an accurate list of upcoming installation projects for the markets within the Area.
• Collect and review completion documents from installation contractors.
• Process completion documents for completed jobs to recognize revenues in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Research, document and contact Install Contractors for outstanding paperwork for markets within the Area.
• Compile, sort, and verify accuracy of installation documents.
• Scan, upload, and file documents; maintain organization of files for the local market.
• Receive incoming customer payments, enter, post, and prepare checks for bank deposit.
• Prepare check receipts according to the standard operating procedure.
• Make collection calls to customers.
• Research missing and resolve problems involving credit card, finance and check payments for markets within the Area.
• Verify and process payments for Install Contractors’ completed work in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Review, sort, and file credit applications, tracking sheets, and other correspondence at the local market.
• Distribute checks to Sales Consultants, Installation Contractors, and employees.
• Review, complete, and update service requests for markets within the Area.
• Assist Area Office Manager Branch Accountant with month-end close-out reports for markets within the Area.
• Consult with sales team to expedite or locate missing information.
• May serve as receptionist at the local market.
• Petty cash distribution and reconciliation with GM.
• Place orders for supplies for office.
• Attend load-out and post load-out meetings.
• Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of one (1) year of accounting and/or collections related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Knowledge of Home Improvement/Sales Industry is a plus.
• Proficient Computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Team player; ability to effectively collaborate with members of other departments
• Strong ability to multi-task; set priorities and meet deadlines.

Why Empire Today?

We empower our employees to strive for their unique goals.Within such an inclusive company with unlimited growth opportunities, how far you go is up to you.

We take care of our people.We start investing in you from day one. The perks and benefits we offer help you live well, both at work and at home.

We have an unmatched company culture. We’ve won multiple awards for employee and customer satisfaction, and we believe it all comes down to our culture of teamwork, creativity, and growth.

We’re one of the nation’s most recognizable brands.You’ll enjoy the stability that comes with a national company and a sense of pride when you’re a part of our team.